East Cambridgeshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Cambridgeshire's November 2025 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a continuation of the area's generally low crime profile, sitting 37% below the UK average of 7.3. The most prevalent crime category remained violence and sexual offences (37.8% of total crimes).8 per 1,000 was 30% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.6% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—34% below the UK figure. These patterns align with the area's character as a largely rural district with limited urban centres, where violent crime is often concentrated in smaller communities rather than densely populated areas. The seasonal context of November, with its extended dark evenings and Black Friday shopping, may have contributed to increased retail-related crimes such as shoplifting. However, the overall crime rate's consistency with previous months suggests that East Cambridgeshire's safety framework remains effective. The lower rates of property crimes compared to the UK average (property crimes accounted for 36.4% of total crimes) may reflect the area's lower population density and fewer commercial hubs. The rate of criminal damage and arson (0.5 per 1,000) was 6% below the UK average, due to the area's rural nature and limited industrial activity. These factors collectively illustrate a region where community-focused policing and environmental design contribute to maintaining low crime levels despite seasonal pressures.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime patterns across East Cambridgeshire. Shoplifting increased by 64.7% (17 to 28 incidents), likely driven by Black Friday shopping activity and extended retail hours. Vehicle crime rose by 40% (15 to 21), potentially linked to increased traffic during festive period deliveries. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 38% (108 to 67), possibly due to shorter evenings and reduced public gatherings. Bicycle theft fell by 70% (10 to 3), suggesting either improved security measures or fewer commuters during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (37.8% of total crimes), but at 1.8 per 1,000, this rate is 30% below the UK average. The sharp rise in theft from the person (100% increase) may indicate targeted opportunistic crimes during darker evenings. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics.

East Cambridgeshire's crime rate fell by 10.4% from 5.2 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, continuing a downward trend. This decline brings the area closer to its historically lower crime profile, with the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-216 residents experiencing a reported crime. Daily crime counts averaged 14 incidents per day, a figure that remains relatively stable compared to previous months. The population-scaled perspective shows that the rate remains well below the UK average, with the local community's crime experience being distinct from national trends. While the decrease in anti-social behaviour (down 38%) may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced social gatherings during colder evenings, the drop in bicycle theft (70%) could indicate effective local initiatives or changes in commuter patterns. These shifts suggest a combination of environmental and community-driven factors contributing to the overall safety improvements.