Cambridge Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cambridge’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.9% below the UK average of 8.1. For a city of 187,642 residents, this equates to roughly 1,445 crimes reported in the month, a figure that translates to one crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (27.5% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (18.3%), and shoplifting (14.6%). These patterns are consistent with Cambridge’s identity as a university city, where high foot traffic in retail and academic zones contributes to shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer—likely influenced these trends, as warmer weather and longer daylight hours brought more people into the city centre, potentially increasing opportunities for violent and property crimes. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences, at 2.1 per 1,000, was 27% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing or community initiatives may be having a positive effect. Conversely, shoplifting and bicycle theft remain well above national averages, with shoplifting 75% higher and bicycle theft 329% higher than the UK average. These disparities may reflect the city’s unique characteristics, including its reliance on cycling as a primary mode of transport and the high concentration of retail outlets in central areas.

June 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with theft from the person increasing by 60% compared to May, rising from 25 to 40 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the city’s bustling nightlife and summer tourist activity, which could create more opportunities for opportunistic theft. Public order offences also climbed by 20.7%, with incidents rising from 92 to 111, reflecting the increased foot traffic in central areas during warmer evenings. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 44.4%, dropping from 18 to 10 incidents, which could indicate improved security measures or a shift in criminal activity patterns. Shoplifting, a persistent concern in Cambridge, remained 75% above the UK average, with 211 incidents reported, highlighting the challenge posed by the city’s high street retail presence. Bicycle theft, at 64 cases, was 329% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the vulnerability of cycling infrastructure in a city with a large student population.

Cambridge's crime rate in June 2025 dropped slightly to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9. This small decline aligns with the start of summer, when outdoor activity often shifts to more structured patterns, potentially reducing certain types of crime. Daily crime figures show an average of 48 crimes reported each day, a number that reflects the city’s population density and the presence of multiple universities. Over the course of the month, the crime rate translates to one reported incident for every 130 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the local population. Cambridge’s population of 187,642 means that even a relatively small number of crimes can be amplified by specific factors, such as the concentration of retail areas or the movement of students during term time. The city’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with certain categories like shoplifting and bicycle theft far exceeding national norms, while others, such as drug-related offences, fall significantly below.