Crime Rate in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn

The total recorded crimes in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fen Ditton & Fulbourn crime rate of 13.19 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 Fen Ditton & Fulbourn, encompassing approximately 6,672 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (123.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Huntley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Fen Ditton & Fulbourn?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Fen Ditton & Fulbourn reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 977 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fen Ditton & Fulbourn witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Fen Ditton & Fulbourn experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 822 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fen Ditton & Fulbourn witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fen Ditton & Fulbourn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 13.19 ranking 2th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Fen Ditton & Fulbourn crimes were 977. The crime rate of Fen Ditton & Fulbourn in 2024 was 146.43 (year) or 12.20 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn were around 822 crimes with yearly crime rate of 123.20 (year) or 10.27 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fen Ditton & Fulbourn)CrimesRank (Fen Ditton & Fulbourn)CrimesRank (Fen Ditton & Fulbourn)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
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
The Mordens28 16439 11289 15
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

Fen Ditton & Fulbourn 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202512
April 202510
March 202520
February 20257
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20253
February 20258
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202517
May 202528
April 202523
March 202530
February 202525
January 202528
December 202432
November 202424
October 202420

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 202520
January 20256
December 20249
November 202419
October 202417

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 2 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
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Fen Ditton & Fulbourn in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Huntley Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Yarrow Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Grandridge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Marleigh Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pembroke Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Swifts Corner (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Impett'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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