Crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
546 crimes were recorded in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- Types of crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- Population and deprivation in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
546 crimes were recorded in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 218 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire has the 2,920th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 546 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.5 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 10,396 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (657 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (481). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 546 | 52.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 493 | 47.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 581 | 55.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 585 | 56.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 628 | 60.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 657 | 63.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 584 | 56.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 596 | 57.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 481 | 46.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Melbourn, 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+88%) and vehicle crime (+23%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 21.0 | 0.61 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 9.4 | 0.61 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 6.0 | 0.88 | +88% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.4 | 0.67 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.1 | 0.62 | +23% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -21% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.3 | 0.65 | -44% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +56% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.64 | +180% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 0.07 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingbourn | 254 | 69.8 | +33% |
| Barrington | 188 | 45.8 | -13% |
| The Mordens | 237 | 55.6 | +6% |
| Harston & Comberton | 511 | 46.0 | -12% |
| Duxford | 226 | 48.4 | -8% |
| Shelford | 277 | 35.3 | -33% |
| Sawston | 314 | 41.9 | -20% |
| Caldecote | 132 | 38.9 | -26% |
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 Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tudor Court | 76 |
| On or near Gables Close | 20 |
| On or near Burtons | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Hyacinth Drive | 18 |
| On or near The Moor | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Cardiff Place | 15 |
| On or near Carlton Rise | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Melbourn, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 28.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 10,396. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 52.5 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 Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire was up 11% on the year before: 546 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 493 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire?
Melbourn, 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 Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.