East Cambridgeshire Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Cambridgeshire's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a marked contrast between violent crime and property crime, with the former dominating the overall rate. At 4.6 per 1,000 residents — 40.3% below the UK average — the district continues to show a pattern of relatively low crime levels, particularly when compared to larger urban areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.8% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing property-related incidents. This imbalance may be influenced by the district's rural character, where community interactions and limited public spaces could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, was also lower than the UK average, with 19.6% of all incidents falling into this category. Seasonal factors in April — including the Easter holiday and milder spring weather — likely played a role in shaping crime patterns, as increased outdoor activity may have influenced both violent and anti-social incidents. Property crimes, while present, remained relatively subdued, with shoplifting at 7.2% of total crimes and burglary — despite its sharp month-on-month increase — still below the UK average. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and theft from the person (0.2 per 1,000) further underscore the district's distinct crime profile, which appears to be shaped by its geographic and demographic characteristics. This data suggests that while violent crime remains a focus for local authorities, the overall safety of the area continues to be a strength compared to national benchmarks.

April 2025 saw a striking 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from 9 to 27. This sharp rise contrasts with a 75% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 4 to 1. While property crimes overall remain below UK averages, violent crime rates showed a 10.7% increase, pushing violence and sexual offences to 166 cases — still 31% below the national average of 2.6 per 1,000. The balance between crime types reveals a persistent dominance of violent crime, with 38.8% of all reported incidents falling into this category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, was 32% below the UK average, reflecting the district's quieter, more dispersed rural character. Residents may find the 100% drop in theft from the person — from 3 to 1 — particularly notable, as it suggests improved personal safety measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the Easter period.

East Cambridgeshire's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% decrease from the previous month's 4.8 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in rural districts during early spring. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the district's relatively low overall crime profile compared to urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 217 residents, a measure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. When scaled to the population of 92,906, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime in any given month. The decline in rates may be partly explained by the Easter holiday period, which typically sees reduced foot traffic in retail and public spaces, potentially lowering opportunities for certain types of crime.