Crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
725 crimes were recorded in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
- Types of crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
- Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
- Population and deprivation in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
725 crimes were recorded in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 315 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire has the 2,935th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 725 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.1 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,908 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (858 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (643). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 725 | 52.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 780 | 56.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 693 | 49.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 858 | 61.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 815 | 58.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 749 | 53.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 729 | 52.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 643 | 46.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 784 | 56.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+57%) and public order (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-84%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 22.6 | 0.66 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 8.2 | 0.53 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.0 | 0.58 | +6% |
| Other theft | 40 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -9% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.7 | 1.26 | +118% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.5 | 0.38 | +30% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.4 | 0.67 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.1 | 0.42 | -19% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -84% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 1.05 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +20% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 84% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 12 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote | 132 | 38.9 | -25% |
| Caxton & Papworth | 366 | 47.0 | -10% |
| Hardwick | 149 | 48.5 | -7% |
| Bar Hill | 373 | 73.4 | +41% |
| Barrington | 188 | 45.8 | -12% |
| Harston & Comberton | 511 | 46.0 | -12% |
| Girton | 180 | 37.5 | -28% |
| Longstanton | 678 | 74.7 | +43% |
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 Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cherry Court | 53 |
| On or near Glebe Lane | 38 |
| On or near Broad Street | 30 |
| On or near De Havilland Close | 29 |
| On or near St John'S Way | 26 |
| On or near Hudson Road | 18 |
| On or near Mustang Drive | 16 |
| On or near Priory Walk | 16 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 15 |
| On or near Vickers Way | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 260 | 35.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 13,908. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 52.1 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 Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire was down 7% on the year before: 725 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 780 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire?
Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire 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 Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.