Cambourne Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw an unexpected surge in violent crimes, which accounted for nearly half of all reported incidents in Cambourne, a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire. At 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate was 40% below the UK average of 7.0, a striking contrast to the national profile. Violence and sexual offences (24 cases) dominated the crime breakdown, followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases) and other theft (5 cases). This pattern diverges from typical seasonal trends, where property crime often rises during the festive period due to increased retail activity. However, Cambourne’s data suggests a different dynamic: while Christmas shopping and dark evenings typically correlate with higher property crime, violent incidents here rose sharply, potentially linked to holiday-related tensions or increased social interactions in public spaces. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Cambourne’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 22% below that figure, indicating a notable local divergence. This may reflect the area’s character as a relatively stable, low-density built-up zone with limited nightlife infrastructure, where violent crime is less common than in larger urban centres. The seasonal context of December—marked by empty homes over holidays, extended darkness, and peak retail activity—adds complexity to interpreting these figures. While property crime often spikes in December, Cambourne’s data instead highlights the prominence of violent crime, a shift that warrants closer examination of local social patterns during the festive season.

December 2025 marked a sharp increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising by 150% from 2 to 5 cases—a significant jump that outpaced other crime categories. This surge contrasts with the 20% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 10 to 8 cases, suggesting a temporary shift in criminal activity. The rise in drug-related incidents (from 0 to 3 cases) and possession of weapons (from 0 to 1 case) both doubled, though these remain relatively low compared to the UK average. Cambourne’s rate for drugs (0.3 per 1,000) was 11% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a small but measurable divergence in this category. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson saw an 81% drop below the UK average, with just one incident reported. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal patterns: the rise in theft could be linked to increased retail activity and holiday shopping, while the decrease in anti-social behaviour might correlate with fewer public gatherings during the festive period. Residents may find the 150% increase in 'other theft' particularly concerning, as it suggests a shift in criminal focus towards personal property during a time typically associated with property crime.

Cambourne’s crime rate in December 2025 (4.2 per 1,000) was 16.3% higher than the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with its historically low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 11,870 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 237 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when contrasted with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population context further highlights Cambourne’s unique position: as a small, built-up area with limited industrial or commercial density, its crime rates are shaped by local demographics rather than large-scale economic factors. The 16.3% month-on-month increase, while statistically significant, remains within a narrow range, suggesting that local conditions—such as seasonal fluctuations in social activity or temporary disruptions—may have influenced the numbers. For residents, this means that while the area remains safer than the UK average, vigilance during periods of heightened activity (such as holiday weekends) remains advisable.