Crime in Caldecote: statistics, rates and trends
132 crimes were recorded in Caldecote in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Caldecote at a glance
- Crime trends in Caldecote
- Types of crime in Caldecote
- Caldecote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Caldecote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Caldecote
- Population and deprivation in Caldecote
- Questions about crime in Caldecote
- About this data
132 crimes were recorded in Caldecote in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 52 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Caldecote has the 3,483rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Caldecote | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 132 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.9 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 3,392 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Caldecote was highest in the year to July 2023 (188 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (92). Over the whole period it rose 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 132 | 38.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 184 | 54.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 167 | 49.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 188 | 55.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 111 | 32.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 97 | 28.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 92 | 27.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 119 | 35.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 100 | 29.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Caldecote over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in burglary (-79%) and anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 15.3 | 0.45 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.9 | 0.36 | -9% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -10% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -79% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -38% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 0.56 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.9 | 1.07 | +200% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Caldecote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Caldecote recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Caldecote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Caldecote recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Caldecote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Caldecote recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Caldecote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Caldecote recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Caldecote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Caldecote recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Caldecote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Caldecote recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Caldecote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Caldecote recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Caldecote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Caldecote recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Caldecote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Caldecote recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Caldecote
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Caldecote recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Caldecote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Caldecote recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Caldecote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Caldecote recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Caldecote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Caldecote recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Caldecote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Caldecote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caldecote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick | 149 | 48.5 | +25% |
| Cambourne | 725 | 52.1 | +34% |
| Bar Hill | 373 | 73.4 | +89% |
| Caxton & Papworth | 366 | 47.0 | +21% |
| Harston & Comberton | 511 | 46.0 | +18% |
| Barrington | 188 | 45.8 | +18% |
| Girton | 180 | 37.5 | -4% |
| Longstanton | 678 | 74.7 | +92% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Caldecote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Street | 25 |
| On or near Highfields Court | 9 |
| On or near Church Lane | 8 |
| On or near Orchid Fare | 8 |
| On or near Comberton Road | 6 |
| On or near Furlong Way | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near The Willows | 6 |
| On or near The Mount | 5 |
| On or near Bossert'S Way | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Caldecote over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 31.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 15.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 8.3% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% |
Caldecote has an estimated population of 3,392. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Caldecote sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Caldecote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Caldecote a safe place to live?
Caldecote recorded 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Caldecote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Caldecote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caldecote was down 28% on the year before: 132 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 184 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Caldecote?
Caldecote is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Caldecote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.