Crime Rate in Over & Willingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Over & Willingham

The total recorded crimes in Over & Willingham, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Over & Willingham crime rate of 25.45 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 Over & Willingham, encompassing approximately 1,493 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Over & Willingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Number 11 Drove with total crimes: 5
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 4
  • George Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Over & Willingham?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Over & Willingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 352 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Over & Willingham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Over & Willingham had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 326 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Over & Willingham witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Over & Willingham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Over & Willingham has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 25.45 ranking 12th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Over & Willingham crimes were 352. The crime rate of Over & Willingham in 2024 was 235.70 (year) or 19.64 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Over & Willingham were around 326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 218.29 (year) or 18.19 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Over & Willingham)CrimesRank (Over & Willingham)CrimesRank (Over & Willingham)
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
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
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

Over & Willingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202510
February 20258
January 202516
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 202411
August 202410
July 20245
June 202438
May 20246

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Over & Willingham in May 2025

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

1. Number 11 Drove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
2. Pound Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. George Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Long Furlong (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Berrycroft (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Asplin'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Drings Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. King Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Tower Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Daniels Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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