Cambourne Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Cambourne’s crime profile revealed a clear dominance of violent crime over property crime, with 24 violent incidents compared to 15 property-related offences. This imbalance, while not unprecedented, raises questions about the underlying factors shaping local safety. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 32.1% below the UK average, underscores its position as a relatively low-crime built-up area. The top crime types—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and public order offences—collectively accounted for over 70% of all reported incidents, reflecting patterns often associated with densely populated, commuter-oriented communities. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the onset of summer tourism, may have influenced these trends. For instance, public order offences, which include disturbances in public spaces, could be linked to increased foot traffic or social events. However, the relatively low rates of property crime, such as burglary and shoplifting, suggest that the area’s residential and commercial infrastructure may be well-secured. Violent crime, though still below the UK average, warrants attention, particularly as it constitutes the largest single category. This dominance may indicate a need for targeted community initiatives, though the absence of significant year-on-year increases suggests that existing measures are likely having an effect. The data also highlights the importance of contextual factors: for example, anti-social behaviour, which often overlaps with public order issues, remained stable despite a national trend of decline. This stability could be attributed to local policing strategies or the area’s demographic composition, which may include a mix of long-term residents and transient populations. Overall, the June 2025 figures present a mixed picture—low overall crime rates but a pronounced focus on violent and disruptive incidents—that merits further exploration to ensure continued safety and community well-being.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in public order offences, which rose by 200% from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime and possession of weapons, indicates a shift in the crime mix that may reflect changing community dynamics or seasonal pressures. Meanwhile, violent crime decreased by 11.1%, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 27 to 24 incidents, though the category remains 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, stayed stable at 17 incidents but still fell 1% below the UK rate. Shoplifting and criminal damage both declined—shoplifting by 20% and criminal damage by 40%—suggesting that targeted efforts or seasonal factors may be influencing these categories. For residents, the 200% spike in public order offences is a concrete data point to consider, as it may signal increased tensions in shared spaces or events.

Cambourne’s crime rate in June 2025 rose 18.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.6 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 32.1% below the UK average, highlighting its continued position as a relatively low-crime locality. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, translating to a local frequency that residents might find familiar: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents. This monthly exposure rate, while not insignificant, underscores the area’s overall safety profile when compared to national benchmarks. The population context further illustrates this: with 11,870 residents, the 65 crimes reported represent a manageable scale of activity, even as specific categories like public order and weapon possession saw sharp month-on-month increases. This contrast between aggregate safety and isolated spikes in certain crime types suggests a combination of local factors and broader trends, warranting closer attention to how these fluctuations align with seasonal or community-specific dynamics.