Crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Cambourne, localized within South Cambridgeshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Cherry Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Other crime: 1Public order: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Glebe Lane Map | Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Bristol Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Priory Walk Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Vickers Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Whitley Road Map | Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Bisley Crescent Map | Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near St John'S Way Map | Drugs: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Oxford Way Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Smithy Way Map | Shoplifting: 1 | 1 |
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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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Cottenham Village Hall
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