The total recorded crimes in Gamlingay, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gamlingay crime rate of 5.66 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 Gamlingay, encompassing approximately 1,944 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Gamlingay, we need to analyze Gamlingay crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Cambridgeshire:
In 2024, Gamlingay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 149 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gamlingay recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.
In 2023, Gamlingay had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 173 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gamlingay recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Gamlingay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Gamlingay has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 23th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK
In 2024, the total Gamlingay crimes were 149. The crime rate of Gamlingay in 2024 was 76.63 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Gamlingay were around 173 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.97 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Gamlingay) | Crimes | Rank (Gamlingay) | Crimes | Rank (Gamlingay) | |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 117 | 1 | 1,323 | 1 | 1,207 | 1 |
| Harston & Comberton | 44 | 11 | 993 | 2 | 970 | 2 |
| Histon & Impington | 88 | 2 | 874 | 5 | 800 | 5 |
| Caxton & Papworth | 66 | 5 | 818 | 6 | 927 | 3 |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 74 | 4 | 977 | 3 | 822 | 4 |
| Cambourne | 84 | 3 | 976 | 4 | 766 | 6 |
| Longstanton | 56 | 6 | 597 | 8 | 235 | 17 |
| Melbourn | 46 | 10 | 554 | 9 | 624 | 7 |
| Duxford | 51 | 7 | 634 | 7 | 503 | 9 |
| Bar Hill | 25 | 18 | 382 | 12 | 527 | 8 |
| The Mordens | 49 | 8 | 439 | 11 | 289 | 15 |
| Sawston | 47 | 9 | 510 | 10 | 475 | 10 |
| Linton | 29 | 16 | 266 | 17 | 331 | 11 |
| Over & Willingham | 38 | 12 | 352 | 15 | 326 | 12 |
| Cottenham | 35 | 13 | 352 | 14 | 313 | 13 |
| Shelford | 34 | 14 | 366 | 13 | 292 | 14 |
| Barrington | 29 | 15 | 343 | 16 | 283 | 16 |
| Bassingbourn | 28 | 17 | 227 | 18 | 176 | 19 |
| Caldecote | 17 | 20 | 183 | 20 | 180 | 18 |
| Girton | 13 | 21 | 201 | 19 | 128 | 23 |
| Whittlesford | 18 | 19 | 172 | 21 | 159 | 21 |
| Balsham | 8 | 25 | 146 | 24 | 134 | 22 |
| Swavesey | 12 | 22 | 160 | 22 | 119 | 25 |
| Foxton | 8 | 26 | 134 | 25 | 121 | 24 |
| Hardwick | 10 | 24 | 91 | 26 | 112 | 26 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gamlingay postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |