East Cambridgeshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in East Cambridgeshire, 5.7 crimes were reported in August 2025 — a figure 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 175 residents over the course of the month, a daily average of 17 crimes. The area’s crime profile reflects a mix of urban and rural characteristics, with violence and sexual offences (35% of all crimes) and anti-social behaviour (21.1%) dominating the landscape. Seasonal factors likely influenced patterns, as August is a peak holiday month when tourism increases and homes are often unoccupied, potentially heightening burglary risks. Despite this, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with violent crime rates 30% below national figures and anti-social behaviour 18% below. Shoplifting and other thefts were 37% and 22% below the UK average respectively, possibly reflecting the area’s lower retail density compared to major urban centres. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (190) accounting for 36% of all reported incidents, compared to violent crimes (186) at 35%. This suggests a combination of local dynamics, including the influence of seasonal tourism on public spaces and the relative stability of community-focused policing efforts in rural and semi-rural pockets of the district.

August 2025 saw marked shifts in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 105.9% — from 17 to 35 incidents — a jump that may partly explain the 24.6% increase in the overall crime rate compared to July. This spike in vehicle-related offences could be linked to summer road usage patterns or unsecured vehicles in areas with increased tourist traffic. Conversely, drugs-related offences fell by 42.9% (from 14 to 8), a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in illicit activity or the impact of local enforcement efforts. Public order offences also dropped by 35.7% (from 28 to 18), due to targeted interventions during the busy holiday period. While violent crime remains the largest single category (35% of all crimes), it is 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, with rates at 2.0 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, is 18% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, suggesting the area’s community engagement strategies may be effective in curbing disruptive incidents. Criminal damage and arson increased by 70% (from 30 to 51), a rise that could be tied to August’s peak holiday season and the increased presence of temporary residents in vacant homes.

The crime rate in East Cambridgeshire rose from 4.6 per 1,000 in July to 5.7 per 1,000 in August, a 24.6% increase. This shift, while significant, still places the area 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 17 crimes per day in August, a figure that may appear high in isolation but is tempered by the district’s population of 92,906. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 175 residents provides a more relatable perspective for local residents. This rate is particularly relevant for families and businesses planning summer activities, as it highlights the need for vigilance without conveying undue alarm. The population-scaled perspective also underscores the district’s relative safety compared to the UK average, with violent crime rates 30% lower and anti-social behaviour 18% lower than national benchmarks. These figures, combined with the daily crime count, offer a balanced view of the area’s security landscape — one where crime is present but far from endemic, and where targeted interventions may have mitigated risks in key categories like drugs and public order offences.