Crime in Over & Willingham: statistics, rates and trends
392 crimes were recorded in Over & Willingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 32% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Over & Willingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Over & Willingham
- Types of crime in Over & Willingham
- Over & Willingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Over & Willingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Over & Willingham
- Demographics of Over & Willingham
- Questions about crime in Over & Willingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (149), anti-social behaviour (86) and vehicle crime (33) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,972nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Over & Willingham | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 392 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.3 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +32% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 7,643 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Over & Willingham peaked in the year to August 2018 (392 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (257). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 392 | 51.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 297 | 38.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 257 | 33.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 293 | 38.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 355 | 46.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 273 | 35.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 355 | 46.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 337 | 44.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 392 | 51.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (45% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 53 to 86 and criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 19.5 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Over & Willingham; the highest is Milton & Waterbeach (86.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Girton, South Cambridgeshire (35.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Over & Willingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longstanton | 704 | 77.6 | +51% |
| Cottenham | 477 | 65.2 | +27% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | +38% |
| Histon & Impington | 934 | 79.2 | +55% |
| Girton | 169 | 35.2 | -31% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 993 | 86.5 | +69% |
| Hardwick | 156 | 50.8 | -1% |
| Caxton & Papworth | 368 | 47.3 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Over & Willingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Haden Way” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haden Way | 26 |
| On or near Thodays Close | 15 |
| On or near Millfield | 13 |
| On or near Aspinalls Yard | 11 |
| On or near James Wadsworth Close | 11 |
| On or near Rose & Crown Yard | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Long Furlong | 10 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 10 |
| On or near Willingham Road | 10 |
Of the 306 crimes in Over & Willingham with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 86 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
Over & Willingham has an estimated population of 7,643 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Over & Willingham average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Over & Willingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Over & Willingham a safe place to live?
Over & Willingham recorded 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,972nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Over & Willingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Over & Willingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Over & Willingham was up 32% on the year before: 392 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 297 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Over & Willingham?
About 7,643 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Over & Willingham?
Over & Willingham 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.