Crime Rate in Duxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duxford

The total recorded crimes in Duxford, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duxford crime rate of 52.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Duxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sawston Road with total crimes: 9
  • Glebe Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Duxford has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 52.26 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Duxford)CrimesRank (Duxford)CrimesRank (Duxford)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88 2977 3822 4
Caxton & Papworth86 4818 6927 3
Histon & Impington86 3874 5800 5
Cambourne84 5976 4766 6
Barrington76 6343 16283 16
Melbourn37 13554 9624 7
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

Duxford 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 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 20253
January 20253
December 20246

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202521
May 202521
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 202421
November 202419
October 20249

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20253
October 20247

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20259
April 20259
March 20255
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20249

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20257
November 20249

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Duxford in July 2025

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

1. Sawston Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Glebe Crescent (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Oak Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Parsonage Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ickleton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Knight'S Orchard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Rustons (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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