Crime Rate in Melbourn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melbourn

The total recorded crimes in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melbourn crime rate of 9.88 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 Melbourn, encompassing approximately 5,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Melbourn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Court with total crimes: 14
  • Rupert Neve Close with total crimes: 3
  • Melrose with total crimes: 2

How safe is Melbourn?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Melbourn reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 554 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Melbourn witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Melbourn experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 624 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Melbourn witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Melbourn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Melbourn has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 9.88 ranking 8th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Melbourn crimes were 554. The crime rate of Melbourn in 2024 was 105.22 (year) or 8.77 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melbourn were around 624 crimes with yearly crime rate of 118.51 (year) or 9.88 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
Longstanton30 11597 8235 17
Sawston41 10510 10475 10
Linton26 12266 17331 11
Over & Willingham24 14352 15326 12
Cottenham15 21352 14313 13
Shelford25 13366 13292 14
Gamlingay23 15149 23173 20
Barrington13 23343 16283 16
Whittlesford18 17172 21159 21
Caldecote14 22183 20180 18
Bassingbourn15 20227 18176 19
Girton18 18201 19128 23
Balsham17 19146 24134 22
Swavesey12 24160 22119 25
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

Melbourn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 20258
January 202513
December 202417
November 20249
October 202424
September 202423
August 202414
July 202423
June 202438
May 202420
April 202416

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 202414

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Melbourn in March 2025

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

1. Tudor Court (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Rupert Neve Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Melrose (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Greenbanks (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Hyacinth Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hinkins Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Marys Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gables Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Little Chishill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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