Crime Rate in The Mordens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Mordens

The total recorded crimes in The Mordens, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Mordens crime rate of 287.77 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 The Mordens, encompassing approximately 97 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
The Mordens Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is The Mordens?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, The Mordens demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 439 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, The Mordens witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, The Mordens had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 289 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Mordens recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Mordens Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the The Mordens has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 287.77 ranking 16th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total The Mordens crimes were 439. The crime rate of The Mordens in 2024 was 4511.82 (year) or 375.98 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Mordens were around 289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2970.20 (year) or 247.52 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Mordens)CrimesRank (The Mordens)CrimesRank (The Mordens)
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
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

The Mordens 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
March 20257
February 20256
December 20241

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 202524
April 202516
March 202518
February 202522
January 20256
December 202424
November 202412
October 202420

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
March 20255
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
March 20257
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20255
October 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations The Mordens in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Clifden Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ashwell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ashwell Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Buxtons Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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