Crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
748 crimes were recorded in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (328), anti-social behaviour (118) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,868th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 748 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.8 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 13,908 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire peaked in the year to August 2023 (856 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (663). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 748 | 53.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 762 | 54.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 691 | 49.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 856 | 61.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 821 | 59.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 722 | 51.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 739 | 53.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 663 | 47.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 761 | 54.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (82% below) and public order (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 20 to 36 and public order rose from 25 to 37, while shoplifting fell from 115 to 21 and vehicle crime fell from 36 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 23.6 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 37 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +80% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.5 | 8.5 | -82% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire; the highest is Longstanton (77.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Girton, South Cambridgeshire (35.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote | 128 | 37.7 | -30% |
| Caxton & Papworth | 368 | 47.3 | -12% |
| Hardwick | 156 | 50.8 | -6% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | +32% |
| Barrington | 180 | 43.9 | -18% |
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | -13% |
| Girton | 169 | 35.2 | -35% |
| Longstanton | 704 | 77.6 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cherry Court” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cherry Court | 59 |
| On or near Glebe Lane | 39 |
| On or near Broad Street | 30 |
| On or near St John'S Way | 26 |
| On or near De Havilland Close | 23 |
| On or near Hudson Road | 20 |
| On or near Mustang Drive | 18 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 16 |
| On or near Vickers Way | 15 |
| On or near Codling Walk | 14 |
Of the 630 crimes in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 13,908 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), a younger population (6.4%, against 18.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (7.0%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire recorded 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,868th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire was down 2% on the year before: 748 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 762 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire?
About 13,908 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire?
Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire 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.