Crime Rate in Gamlingay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gamlingay

The total recorded crimes in Gamlingay, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gamlingay crime rate of 6.69 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 Gamlingay, encompassing approximately 1,944 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gamlingay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Foundry Close with total crimes: 4
  • North Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Plane Tree Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Gamlingay?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Gamlingay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 149 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gamlingay recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Gamlingay had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 173 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gamlingay recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Gamlingay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Gamlingay Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gamlingay has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 6.69 ranking 24th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Gamlingay crimes were 149. The crime rate of Gamlingay in 2024 was 76.63 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gamlingay were around 173 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.97 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gamlingay)CrimesRank (Gamlingay)CrimesRank (Gamlingay)
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
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
Swavesey16 20160 22119 25
Whittlesford14 22172 21159 21
Foxton9 26134 25121 24
Hardwick11 2591 26112 26

Gamlingay 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20254
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20246

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Gamlingay in July 2025

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

1. Bell Foundry Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. North Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Plane Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Cinques (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. St Mary'S (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. School Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Waresley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dickerson Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brockwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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