Crime Rate in Cambourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cambourne

The total recorded crimes in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cambourne crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cambourne, encompassing approximately 12,722 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-60.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Cambourne Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Broad Street with total crimes: 17
  • St John'S Way with total crimes: 12
  • Cherry Court with total crimes: 9

How safe is Cambourne?

To understand the safety of Cambourne, we need to analyze Cambourne crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Cambourne reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 976 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cambourne witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cambourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 766 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cambourne witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Cambourne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cambourne Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cambourne has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 7.39 ranking 2th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cambourne crimes were 976. The crime rate of Cambourne in 2024 was 76.71 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cambourne were around 766 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.21 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Melbourn52 8554 9624 7
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
Longstanton30 11597 8235 17
Sawston41 10510 10475 10
Linton26 12266 17331 11
Over & Willingham24 14352 15326 12
Cottenham15 21352 14313 13
Shelford25 13366 13292 14
Gamlingay23 15149 23173 20
Barrington13 23343 16283 16
Whittlesford18 17172 21159 21
Caldecote14 22183 20180 18
Bassingbourn15 20227 18176 19
Girton18 18201 19128 23
Balsham17 19146 24134 22
Swavesey12 24160 22119 25
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

Cambourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202553
January 202526
December 202436
November 202448
October 202424
September 202420
August 20246
July 202437
June 202452
May 202421
April 202442

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 202413
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 202410
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 202510
December 20245
November 202412
October 202421
September 202414
August 202422
July 202413
June 202438
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202510
January 202517
December 202412
November 202413
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419
July 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cambourne in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cambourne postcode area is presented below.

1. Broad Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17
2. St John'S Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
3. Cherry Court (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Other crime3
4. Codling Walk (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Smithy Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Arbour Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Laith Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Hudson Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vickers Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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