Updated March 20265 areas
Cambridgeshire Crime Rankings 2026
South Cambridgeshire is the safest area in Cambridgeshire with a crime rate of 55.5 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 71.0 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
South Cambridgeshire
Safest in Cambridgeshire
55.5 per 1k
Cambridge
Highest Crime in Cambridgeshire
88.5 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
3
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Cambridgeshire's average crime rate of 71.0 per 1,000 residents is 10.5 below the UK average of 81.5.
Cambridgeshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Cambridgeshire | 55.5 | +3.0% |
| 2 | East Cambridgeshire | 56.1 | +3.3% |
| 3 | Huntingdonshire | 67.4 | -16.7% |
| 4 | Fenland | 87.3 | -7.5% |
| 5 | Cambridge | 88.5 | -0.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Cambridgeshire? expand_more
South Cambridgeshire has the lowest crime rate in Cambridgeshire at 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Cambridgeshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Cambridgeshire is 71.0 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Cambridgeshire? expand_more
3 of 5 areas in Cambridgeshire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology