Crime in shelford, south cambridgeshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for shelford, localized within south cambridgeshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Collier Way Map | Other crime: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Chalk Hill Map | Other theft: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Beech Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Kidmans Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bar Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Red Hill Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Red Hill Close Map | Burglary: 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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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Cottenham Library, 12 Margett Street, Cottenham CB24 8QY
Bike marking
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5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Coop East of England, Cambridge North Train Station
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