Cambourne Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,870 residents, Cambourne recorded 43 crimes in November 2025—a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 people, placing the area 50.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends suggests a combination of effective policing, community engagement, or local characteristics that contribute to the area’s low crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents (18 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 cases, 23.3%) and burglary (4 cases, 9.3%). These figures align with the area’s likely character as a built-up, low-density community within South Cambridgeshire, where violent crime may be influenced by local social dynamics, while property crimes remain relatively rare. Seasonal factors in November—such as darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—could have played a role in shaping these patterns. For example, the higher incidence of violence and sexual offences might be linked to increased social gatherings or seasonal tensions, while the drop in vehicle crime could reflect reduced traffic or heightened awareness around festive periods. However, the area’s overall safety remains evident, with property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime far below UK averages, indicating a potential focus on community-based prevention strategies.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Cambourne. Burglary increased by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from two to four incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased home security concerns. Conversely, vehicle crime and other theft both fell by 50%, likely tied to reduced traffic during holiday periods or improved parking security measures. Bicycle theft also doubled to two incidents, a 233% increase above the UK average for this category, suggesting a potential gap in local cycle theft prevention strategies. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, decreased by 14.3% from 21 to 18 incidents, possibly linked to the seasonal lull in social activities or heightened community vigilance. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with specific categories showing marked divergence from national trends.

In November 2025, Cambourne's crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 4.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 43 total crimes reported over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day—a figure that, while not negligible, reflects the area’s generally safe environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 276 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 11,870. This monthly exposure rate contextualises the data for residents, showing that while crime does occur, it remains infrequent in proportion to the local population. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Cambourne’s crime rate is 50.7% below the UK average, a disparity that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in maintaining safety.