Crime Rate in Cambourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cambourne

The total recorded crimes in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cambourne crime rate of 6.60 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 Cambourne, encompassing approximately 12,722 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Cambourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Court with total crimes: 18
  • Playsteds Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cambourne?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Cambourne reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 976 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cambourne witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Cambourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 766 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cambourne witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Cambourne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cambourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cambourne has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 6.60 ranking 3th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cambourne crimes were 976. The crime rate of Cambourne in 2024 was 76.71 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cambourne were around 766 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.21 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambourne)CrimesRank (Cambourne)CrimesRank (Cambourne)
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
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
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

Cambourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202528
March 202521
February 202553
January 202526
December 202436
November 202448
October 202424
September 202420
August 20246
July 202437
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
February 202513
January 202510
December 20245
November 202412
October 202421
September 202414
August 202422
July 202413
June 202438
May 202411

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 202413
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202525
February 202510
January 202517
December 202412
November 202413
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419
July 20248
May 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 202410
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cambourne in May 2025

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

1. Cherry Court (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Playsteds Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Broad Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
4. Flitmead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Lysander Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hop Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Codling Walk (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. The Drift (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
10. Vickers Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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