Crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn: statistics, rates and trends
1,071 crimes were recorded in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn at a glance
- Crime trends in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
- Types of crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
- Fen Ditton & Fulbourn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
- Demographics of Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
- Questions about crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (366), anti-social behaviour (156) and shoplifting (148) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,390th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,071 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.0 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 11,391 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn of any year here (1,071 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,071 | 94.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 883 | 77.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 888 | 78.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 783 | 68.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 730 | 64.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 761 | 66.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 800 | 70.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 788 | 69.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 849 | 74.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fen Ditton & Fulbourn recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (54% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (37% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (33% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 62 to 105 and vehicle crime rose from 37 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 366 | 32.1 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 148 | 13.0 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +69% |
| Public order | 68 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +46% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fen Ditton & Fulbourn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelford | 269 | 34.2 | -64% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 993 | 86.5 | -8% |
| Histon & Impington | 934 | 79.2 | -16% |
| Sawston | 312 | 41.6 | -56% |
| Girton | 169 | 35.2 | -63% |
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | -50% |
| Balsham | 98 | 31.5 | -67% |
| Duxford | 232 | 49.7 | -47% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (281).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 281 |
| On or near Cherry Hinton Road | 59 |
| On or near Marleigh Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Yarrow Road | 50 |
| On or near Grandridge Close | 43 |
| On or near Marleigh Lane | 34 |
| On or near Pembroke Way | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Huntley Close | 18 |
| On or near Church Road | 17 |
Of the 915 crimes in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 156 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 290 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 286 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 11.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn has an estimated population of 11,391 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fen Ditton & Fulbourn average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fen Ditton & Fulbourn a safe place to live?
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn recorded 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,390th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 366 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn was up 21% on the year before: 1,071 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 883 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fen Ditton & Fulbourn?
About 11,391 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fen Ditton & Fulbourn?
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn 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.