Crime Rate in South Cambridgeshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Cambridgeshire

The total recorded crimes in South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 1,037 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Cambridgeshire crime rate of 6.40 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 South Cambridgeshire, encompassing approximately 162,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (409) incidents (39.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (183) incidents (1.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (90) incidents (25.00% increase)
South Cambridgeshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Court with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Stanley Webb Close with total crimes: 10

South Cambridgeshire Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

How safe is South Cambridgeshire?

To understand the safety of South Cambridgeshire, we need to analyze South Cambridgeshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Cambridgeshire has recorded 12,219 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 75.37 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 231 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,992 crimes with a crime rate of 67.80, ranking it 255 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, South Cambridgeshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridgeshire average, with 12219 crimes compared to 13092.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, South Cambridgeshire had fewer crimes than the Cambridgeshire average, with 10,992 crimes compared to 11,165. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Cambridgeshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

South Cambridgeshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Milton & Waterbeach (117 crimes), and the safest, Foxton (8 crimes), is 109 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Cambridgeshire.

Similarly, the area of HIston, Impington & Orchard Park (88 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Great Shelford & Stapleford (29 crimes), with a difference of 59 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Cambridgeshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Milton & Waterbeach117
Histon & Impington88
Cambourne84
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74
Caxton & Papworth66

Safest Wards:

Swavesey12
Gamlingay11
Hardwick10
Balsham8
Foxton8

Most Dangerous Areas:

HIston, Impington & Orchard Park88
Waterbeach and Landbeach77
Papworth, Caxton & Fen Drayton77
Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons76
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay74

Safest Areas:

Hardwick & Highfields36
Cottenham35
Linton & Balsham30
Little Shelford , Foxton & Haslingfield29
Great Shelford & Stapleford29

South Cambridgeshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Cambridgeshire has recorded 1,037 crimes with crime rate of 6.40 ranking 237th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2024, the total South Cambridgeshire crimes were 12,219. The crime rate of South Cambridgeshire in 2024 was 75.37 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking it 231 danzarous in the UK. South Cambridgeshire ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Cambridgeshire were around 10,992 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.80 (year) or 5.65 (month) ranking 255 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of South Cambridgeshire

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
East Cambridgeshire431 56,222 55,241 5
Huntingdonshire1,347 315,043 313,365 3
Fenland833 210,237 29,326 2
Cambridge1,619 121,737 116,901 1

South Cambridgeshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (409 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (183 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (293 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (180 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (295 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (191 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 316 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 157 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (311 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (145 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 327 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 124 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (346 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (179 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (329 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (169 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (319 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (187 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (288 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (233 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 346 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 234 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (652 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (392 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 872 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202560
March 202585
February 202561
January 202550
December 202464
November 202460
October 202460
September 202461
August 202468
July 202480
June 2024140

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 645 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202528
March 202564
February 202564
January 202549
December 202446
November 202469
October 202448
September 202455
August 202473
July 202450
June 202464

A total of 303 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202525
March 202531
February 202527
January 202525
December 202423
November 202417
October 202430
September 202419
August 202416
July 202431
June 202448

A total of 202 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202517
February 202521
January 202524
December 20246
November 202410
October 202418
September 20248
August 202416
July 202422
June 202430

A total of 708 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202552
March 202556
February 202543
January 202561
December 202462
November 202465
October 202456
September 202440
August 202448
July 202456
June 2024112

A total of 1097 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202572
March 202595
February 202568
January 202565
December 202479
November 202478
October 202480
September 202494
August 202491
July 202477
June 2024208

A total of 4231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 352.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 652 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025409
April 2025293
March 2025295
February 2025316
January 2025311
December 2024327
November 2024346
October 2024329
September 2024319
August 2024288
July 2024346
June 2024652

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202416

A total of 2374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 197.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 392 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025183
April 2025180
March 2025191
February 2025157
January 2025145
December 2024124
November 2024179
October 2024169
September 2024187
August 2024233
July 2024234
June 2024392

A total of 106 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20247
July 20244
June 202428

A total of 121 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 606 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202538
March 202535
February 202551
January 202533
December 202461
November 202441
October 202440
September 202451
August 202442
July 202442
June 2024122

A total of 759 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202560
March 202564
February 202558
January 202538
December 202444
November 202457
October 202495
September 202462
August 202460
July 202455
June 2024102

High Crime Locations South Cambridgeshire in May 2025

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

1. Cherry Court (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. High Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Stanley Webb Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
4. South Park Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Chapel Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1

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