Crime in East Chesterton, Cambridge
Comprehensive safety analysis for East Chesterton, localized within Cambridge.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Long Reach Road Map | Shoplifting: 12Burglary: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 16 |
| On or near Squires Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Chapel Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Ransome Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near High Street Map | Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Fallowfield Map | Drugs: 1Public order: 1Bicycle theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Mays Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Water Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Bicycle theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Pippin Drive Map | Public order: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Discovery Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Following our last community meeting held on 12 March the priorities set for the next three months are:
- Knife crime focused on youths suspected to be carrying weapons in South Cambs
- Youth ASB in Orchard Park and surrounding area
Issued: 26 Mar 2026
Following our community meeting held in December 2025 the priorities set for the next quarter are:
•Knife crime focusing on youths suspected to be carrying.
•Youth ASB In Cambourne and Guided Busway.
Issued: 10 Dec 2025
Status Update
Knife crime focusing on youths suspected to be carrying.
- We’ve made arrests for possession of knives and continue to run Operation Guardian, which targets habitual knife carriers. We are also carrying out ongoing engagement with local schools, delivering education sessions and working closely with staff and safeguarding teams.
Youth ASB In Cambourne and Guided Busway.
- High visibility patrols carried out around Cambourne and anti-social behaviour calls reduced as a result. One young person arrested for violence offence who is believed to be one a larger group committing the anti-social behaviour. Bail conditions have been put in place.
- Guided Busway patrols to prevent anti-social driving
Actioned: 26 Mar 2026
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