Crime Rate in Caxton & Papworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caxton & Papworth

The total recorded crimes in Caxton & Papworth, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caxton & Papworth crime rate of 51.54 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 Caxton & Papworth, encompassing approximately 1,668 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Caxton & Papworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • St John'S Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Caxton & Papworth?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Caxton & Papworth reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 818 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Caxton & Papworth witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Caxton & Papworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 927 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Caxton & Papworth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Caxton & Papworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Caxton & Papworth has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 51.54 ranking 4th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Caxton & Papworth crimes were 818. The crime rate of Caxton & Papworth in 2024 was 490.20 (year) or 40.85 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caxton & Papworth were around 927 crimes with yearly crime rate of 555.52 (year) or 46.29 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caxton & Papworth)CrimesRank (Caxton & Papworth)CrimesRank (Caxton & Papworth)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88 2977 3822 4
Histon & Impington86 3874 5800 5
Cambourne84 5976 4766 6
Barrington76 6343 16283 16
Melbourn37 13554 9624 7
Duxford40 10634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
Longstanton53 8597 8235 17
Sawston45 9510 10475 10
Linton27 17266 17331 11
The Mordens28 16439 11289 15
Cottenham39 11352 14313 13
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Shelford29 15366 13292 14
Balsham30 14146 24134 22
Caldecote15 21183 20180 18
Bassingbourn22 19227 18176 19
Girton14 23201 19128 23
Gamlingay13 24149 23173 20
Swavesey16 20160 22119 25
Whittlesford14 22172 21159 21
Foxton9 26134 25121 24
Hardwick11 2591 26112 26

Caxton & Papworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20254
April 20259
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
October 202412

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20259
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 202413
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 202515
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202514
May 202524
April 202524
March 202513
February 202524
January 202521
December 20245
November 202435
October 202442

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 202514
January 20255
December 20247
November 202416
October 20244

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
January 20259

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

High Crime Locations Caxton & Papworth in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
3. St John'S Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Daintry Close (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ermine Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Offord Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. The Orchard (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Vermuyden Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. The Rosary (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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