Cambourne Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a continuation of Cambourne’s historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. This figure, 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national context. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and shoplifting (10.4%). The seasonal context of April—Easter and the onset of spring—likely influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Conversely, the sharp decline in shoplifting, which dropped by 78.3% month-on-month, may reflect reduced foot traffic during the Easter holiday period or changes in retail operations. The area’s built-up character within South Cambridgeshire, combined with its proximity to natural landscapes, may also contribute to the lower prevalence of property crimes compared to more densely populated urban centres. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common type, their rate was 31% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or effective policing—may play a role in mitigating such incidents. These findings illustrate the combination of geography, seasonality, and local demographics in shaping crime trends, though further data would be needed to confirm causal links.

The most dramatic shift in April 2025 was the 78.3% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from 23 incidents in March to just 5. This sharp decline contrasts with the 80% increase in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 5 to 9. The drop in shoplifting may reflect reduced foot traffic during the Easter holiday period or changes in retail hours. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 43.8% of all crimes, but their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, saw a notable rise, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings. Vehicle crime also fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a reduction that may be attributed to fewer commuters during the Easter break. These fluctuations highlight the influence of seasonal rhythms on crime patterns, with public holidays and weather changes likely playing a role in shaping these outcomes.

April 2025 saw a 22.6% decrease in Cambourne’s crime rate compared to March, dropping from 5.2 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This aligns with a broader trend of declining crime in the built-up area, though the pace of reduction has slowed since the previous year. Daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively stable environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population. With a population of 11,870, this suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though the distribution across crime types varies. The drop in overall rates contrasts with the UK average, where crime remains consistently higher, but the local context—Cambourne’s low-density urban character and proximity to natural landscapes—likely plays a role in shaping these outcomes. The shift in crime types, particularly the sharp decline in shoplifting, may also reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced foot traffic during Easter or changes in retail activity.