East Cambridgeshire Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Cambridgeshire’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 37.3% below the UK average of 6.7. This places the area firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum, though the slight upward trend from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 suggests some volatility. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, making up 41.4% of all crimes, but their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 23% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, accounting for 19.3% of total crimes, with a rate 18% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, as fewer opportunities for public disorder and property crimes emerge. However, the presence of shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000, 52% below the UK average, highlights the area’s sparse retail environments, which may limit such offences. The data also shows a stark contrast in property crime rates, with vehicle crime and burglary both significantly below the UK average. This could be attributed to East Cambridgeshire’s rural nature, where vehicle theft is less common due to lower population density and fewer high-traffic zones. The relatively low levels of violent crime may also reflect the area’s community-driven policing and strong local engagement, though these factors remain speculative without further data. Overall, the crime picture for February 2025 illustrates a balance between the seasonal lull and the structural characteristics of the region, offering a nuanced view of public safety in East Cambridgeshire.

February 2025 saw a dramatic increase in possession of weapons, doubling from 4 to 8 incidents—a 100% rise. This spike stands out as the most significant month-on-month change, though it remains a small proportion of total crimes. Theft from the person also doubled, rising from 1 to 2 cases, highlighting a shift in the types of crimes reported. In contrast, drug-related offences fell by 33.3%, from 6 to 4, suggesting a possible seasonal dip in activity linked to the winter months. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.4% of all crimes, but this rate is 23% below the UK average. The area’s performance in shoplifting (52% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (46% below) underscores a broader trend of lower property-related offences compared to the national picture. These disparities may reflect East Cambridgeshire’s rural character, where retail and high-traffic zones are less concentrated than in urban centres.

East Cambridgeshire’s crime rate for February 2025 rose slightly by 3.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.1 to 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This small upward trend contrasts with the broader seasonal context of a pre-spring lull, where outdoor activity is typically low. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of a largely rural district with limited high-traffic urban zones. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 236 residents, a rate that places the area well below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This monthly exposure statistic suggests that while the area is not immune to crime, its population faces a significantly lower risk compared to the national average. The slight increase in crime rate may be influenced by factors such as the timing of local events or seasonal fluctuations in community activity, though no definitive links can be drawn from the data alone.