Crime Rate in Over & Willingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Over & Willingham

The total recorded crimes in Over & Willingham, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Over & Willingham crime rate of 25.45 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 Over & Willingham, encompassing approximately 1,493 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Over & Willingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Asplin'S Close with total crimes: 4
  • Long Furlong with total crimes: 3

How safe is Over & Willingham?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Over & Willingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 352 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Over & Willingham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Over & Willingham had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 326 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Over & Willingham witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Over & Willingham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Over & Willingham has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 25.45 ranking 12th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Over & Willingham crimes were 352. The crime rate of Over & Willingham in 2024 was 235.70 (year) or 19.64 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Over & Willingham were around 326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 218.29 (year) or 18.19 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Over & Willingham)CrimesRank (Over & Willingham)CrimesRank (Over & Willingham)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88 2977 3822 4
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
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

Over & Willingham 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202518
April 202515
March 202510
February 20258
January 202516
December 202410
November 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Over & Willingham in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Asplin'S Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Long Furlong (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Pegler Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Meadow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Longstanton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Flat Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
10. Priest Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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