Cambridge Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cambridge’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 9.4 per 1,000, placing it 16% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences (380 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (252 incidents) dominating the statistics, followed by shoplifting (211 incidents). The area’s status as a university city with a high concentration of students and visitors likely contributes to the elevated rates of property crimes and public order offences. Seasonal factors also play a role, as June marks the beginning of the summer tourist season, which may drive increases in theft-related crimes. The sharp contrast between Cambridge’s rates and the UK average for specific categories—such as bicycle theft, which is 471% above the national figure—suggests that local characteristics, including the density of cycling infrastructure and the transient nature of the student population, significantly influence crime patterns. While violence and sexual offences are 13% below the UK average, the overall rate remains higher, pointing to the need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic and public spaces. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and growing tourism, may also explain the fluctuations in certain crime types, such as the rise in theft from the person and the decline in shoplifting. These patterns highlight the combination of local demographics, geography, and the timing of criminal activity, which must be considered in any comprehensive analysis of Cambridge’s crime profile.

The most significant shift in June 2025 was the 66.7% increase in theft from the person, rising from 24 to 40 incidents. This jump, while unexpected, may be linked to the start of the summer tourist season, which brings more visitors to the town’s historic sites and shopping areas. Conversely, shoplifting saw a 15.6% decrease, falling from 250 to 211, possibly due to increased police patrols or seasonal retail strategies. Bicycle theft, already 471% above the UK average, remained a persistent issue, with 64 incidents reported—highlighting the need for targeted measures in university areas where cycling is prevalent. Meanwhile, robbery rates dropped by 44.4%, from 18 to 10, reflecting the impact of local initiatives or changes in criminal activity patterns. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of Cambridge’s crime profile and the importance of ongoing monitoring.

Cambridge's crime rate in June 2025 remained stable at 9.4 per 1,000, a 1.9% decrease from the previous month’s 9.6 per 1,000. This suggests a consistent level of criminal activity despite seasonal shifts. On a daily basis, 47 crimes were reported each day, reflecting the density of the local population and the nature of the area as a university city with high foot traffic. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for Cambridge residents. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the stability in the month-on-month comparison indicates that local policing efforts or community initiatives may be maintaining a steady equilibrium. The population context further illustrates that the crime rate, though elevated, is distributed across a relatively small area, which may influence perceptions of safety compared to larger urban centres.