Crime Rate in Gamlingay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gamlingay

The total recorded crimes in Gamlingay, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gamlingay crime rate of 11.83 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gamlingay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crab Apple Way with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 3
  • North Lane with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Gamlingay has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 11.83 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
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
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

Gamlingay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Crab Apple Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. North Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Plane Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Havelock Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Northfield Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Dolphins Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stocks Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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