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 May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fen Ditton & Fulbourn crime rate of 11.09 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Sable 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 May 2025 the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 11.09 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fen Ditton & Fulbourn)CrimesRank (Fen Ditton & Fulbourn)CrimesRank (Fen Ditton & Fulbourn)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
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

Fen Ditton & Fulbourn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202520
February 20257
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 202413
August 202413
July 202411
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202523
March 202530
February 202525
January 202528
December 202432
November 202424
October 202420
September 202425
August 202423
July 202434
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 202520
January 20256
December 20249
November 202419
October 202417
September 20248
August 202420
July 202419
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20258
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Fen Ditton & Fulbourn in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Sable Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rush Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
5. Huntley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Green End (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Musgrave Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Alec Rolph Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Yarrow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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