Crime Rate in Duxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duxford

The total recorded crimes in Duxford, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duxford crime rate of 66.63 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 Duxford, encompassing approximately 765 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Duxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Close with total crimes: 8
  • North End Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Duxford?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Duxford reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 634 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Duxford witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Duxford experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 503 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Duxford witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Duxford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Duxford has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 66.63 ranking 7th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Duxford crimes were 634. The crime rate of Duxford in 2024 was 828.33 (year) or 69.03 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Duxford were around 503 crimes with yearly crime rate of 657.17 (year) or 54.76 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Duxford)CrimesRank (Duxford)CrimesRank (Duxford)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Duxford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20255
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 202421
November 202419
October 20249
September 202410
August 202414
July 20245
June 202446
May 202412

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
January 20253
December 20246
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
November 20249
September 20245
August 20243
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
August 20243
July 202412
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 202412
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20247
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Duxford in May 2025

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

1. Highfield Close (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. North End Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Carter Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Kintbury (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. South Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. London Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Sawston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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