Crime Rate in The Mordens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Mordens

The total recorded crimes in The Mordens, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Mordens crime rate of 503.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Mordens Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Clifden Close with total crimes: 6
  • Larkins Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the The Mordens has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 503.60 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Mordens)CrimesRank (The Mordens)CrimesRank (The Mordens)
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
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
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

The Mordens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202518
February 202522
January 20256
December 202424
November 202412
October 202420
September 202427
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20257
February 20256
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 202415
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20257
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
May 20247

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20255
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations The Mordens in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Clifden Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other theft3
3. Larkins Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Swannell Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bogs Gap Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Potton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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