Crime in Caldecote: statistics, rates and trends
128 crimes were recorded in Caldecote in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Caldecote
- Questions about crime in Caldecote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (52), anti-social behaviour (22), other theft (9) and shoplifting (9) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,524th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Caldecote | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 128 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.7 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -30% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 3,392 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Caldecote peaked in the year to August 2023 (205 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (86). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 128 | 37.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 184 | 54.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 152 | 44.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 205 | 60.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 109 | 32.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 101 | 29.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 86 | 25.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 112 | 33.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 111 | 32.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 35 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 15.3 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Caldecote; the highest is Longstanton (77.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Girton, South Cambridgeshire (35.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caldecote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick | 156 | 50.8 | +35% |
| Cambourne | 748 | 53.8 | +43% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | +88% |
| Caxton & Papworth | 368 | 47.3 | +25% |
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | +23% |
| Barrington | 180 | 43.9 | +16% |
| Girton | 169 | 35.2 | -7% |
| Longstanton | 704 | 77.6 | +106% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Caldecote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “West Street” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Street | 25 |
| On or near Highfields Court | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Orchid Fare | 7 |
| On or near Church Lane | 5 |
| On or near Comberton Road | 5 |
| On or near Furlong Way | 5 |
| On or near The Mount | 5 |
| On or near The Willows | 5 |
| On or near Bossert'S Way | 4 |
Of the 106 crimes in Caldecote with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 10.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
Caldecote has an estimated population of 3,392 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Caldecote average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Caldecote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Caldecote a safe place to live?
Caldecote recorded 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,524th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in Caldecote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caldecote was down 30% on the year before: 128 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 184 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Caldecote?
About 3,392 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Caldecote?
Caldecote is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.