Crime Rate in Foxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Foxton

The total recorded crimes in Foxton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Foxton crime rate of 28.41 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 Foxton, encompassing approximately 281 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Foxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appleacre Park with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Foxton?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Foxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 134 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Foxton recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Foxton had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 121 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Foxton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Foxton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Foxton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Foxton has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 28.41 ranking 26th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Foxton crimes were 134. The crime rate of Foxton in 2024 was 475.85 (year) or 39.65 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Foxton were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 429.69 (year) or 35.81 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Foxton)CrimesRank (Foxton)CrimesRank (Foxton)
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
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
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Foxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20245
September 20245
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Foxton in May 2025

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

1. Appleacre Park (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Isons Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hillfield (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Challis Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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