East Cambridgeshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Cambridgeshire’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure, derived from 431 total crimes reported across the district’s population of 92,906, reflects a generally low-crime environment. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most significant category, accounting for 39% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.3%) and criminal damage and arson (8.8%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a largely rural and suburban district, where violent crime is more concentrated in specific pockets, such as local town centres and educational institutions. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the transition into shorter evenings—likely contributes to the mix of crime types. For instance, the prominence of violence and sexual offences may be consistent with increased foot traffic in areas near schools and universities, while anti-social behaviour’s decline could reflect the return of structured routines as students settle into their new environments. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, remained well below UK averages, which may be attributed to the area’s lower population density and the reduced presence of high-value retail or commercial spaces that typically attract such offences. Shoplifting rates fell sharply, due to the closure of summer markets or a shift in criminal activity towards more targeted thefts. These findings illustrate a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with East Cambridgeshire maintaining a crime profile that is both distinct and relatively stable compared to the UK as a whole.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime patterns across East Cambridgeshire. Theft from the person and robbery both surged by 100%, marking a stark contrast to the previous month’s figures. This increase, though small in absolute terms (three and one incidents respectively), may reflect heightened awareness during the start of the academic year or targeted activity in specific locations. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 70.3%, from 37 to 11 incidents, suggesting a shift in criminal focus away from retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 29.5%, potentially linked to the return of students and staff to local campuses, which may have reduced late-night disturbances. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 39% of all crimes. This rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 30% below the UK average, indicating a relative safety in this category. Other theft and burglary also lagged well below national averages, with other theft at 40% below and burglary at 29% below. These figures suggest that East Cambridgeshire’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK’s, with property crimes generally underrepresented compared to violent offences.

East Cambridgeshire's crime rate in September 2025 dropped to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, an 18.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced anti-social behaviour (down 29.5%) and shoplifting (down 70.3%), though violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category. On a daily basis, the area recorded 14 crimes per day—a figure that translates to one crime for every 216 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low compared to the UK average, underscores the relative safety of the district. When scaled to the population of 92,906, the 431 total crimes represent a manageable burden, with most residents unlikely to experience crime directly. The drop in anti-social behaviour may reflect seasonal changes, with the start of the academic year potentially reducing late-night activity in town centres. However, the sharp rise in theft from the person (+100%) and robbery (+100%) highlights the need for vigilance in public spaces during transitional periods like September.