Crime Rate in South Cambridgeshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Cambridgeshire

The total recorded crimes in South Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 1,021 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Cambridgeshire crime rate of 6.30 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (364) incidents (10.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (192) incidents (17.79% increase)
  • Burglary: (85) incidents (88.89% increase)
South Cambridgeshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coulson Close with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Wheatsheaf Way with total crimes: 15

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the South Cambridgeshire has recorded 1,021 crimes with crime rate of 6.30 ranking 170th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
East Cambridgeshire423 56,222 55,241 5
Huntingdonshire1,035 315,043 313,365 3
Fenland692 210,237 29,326 2
Cambridge1,316 121,737 116,901 1

South Cambridgeshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 364 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 192 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (330 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (163 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 339 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 168 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (306 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (167 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (330 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (178 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (355 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (192 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (310 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (210 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 376 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 226 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (382 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (305 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1091 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202682
January 202671
December 202562
November 2025114
October 2025101
September 202576
August 202599
July 202579
June 202582
May 202590
April 202572
March 202595
February 202568

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202610
December 20254
November 20254
September 20253
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253

A total of 528 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202645
January 202622
December 202543
November 202539
October 202532
September 202538
August 202537
July 202540
June 202541
May 202535
April 202528
March 202564
February 202564

A total of 958 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202663
January 202667
December 202572
November 202578
October 202578
September 202583
August 2025107
July 202567
June 202554
May 202583
April 202560
March 202585
February 202561

A total of 132 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20257
November 202521
October 20258
September 20256
August 20257
July 202514
June 202514
May 202518
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 339 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202629
December 202518
November 202526
October 202529
September 202532
August 202524
July 202531
June 202522
May 202511
April 202525
March 202531
February 202527

A total of 674 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202649
December 202554
November 202549
October 202546
September 202553
August 202560
July 202570
June 202573
May 202550
April 202538
March 202535
February 202551

A total of 2512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 193.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026192
January 2026163
December 2025168
November 2025167
October 2025178
September 2025192
August 2025210
July 2025226
June 2025305
May 2025183
April 2025180
March 2025191
February 2025157

A total of 4405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 338.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 409 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026364
January 2026330
December 2025339
November 2025306
October 2025330
September 2025355
August 2025310
July 2025376
June 2025382
May 2025409
April 2025293
March 2025295
February 2025316

A total of 829 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202665
January 202680
December 202547
November 202561
October 202573
September 202541
August 202568
July 202577
June 202571
May 202564
April 202560
March 202564
February 202558

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 163 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202615
December 20254
November 20259
October 202510
September 202510
August 202531
July 202522
June 202522
May 20259
April 202514
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 384 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202643
December 202542
November 202560
October 202545
September 202536
August 202521
July 202528
June 202512
May 202517
April 202513
March 202517
February 202521

A total of 815 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202685
January 202645
December 202551
November 202590
October 202568
September 202588
August 202557
July 202559
June 202564
May 202557
April 202552
March 202556
February 202543

High Crime Locations South Cambridgeshire in February 2026

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

1. Coulson Close (Map)
Total17
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
3. Wheatsheaf Way (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. North End Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs3
6. Chapel Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3

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