Cambourne Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Cambourne, the crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 translates to a 0.38% chance of experiencing a crime, significantly lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, 50.6% below the national benchmark, reflects a community where daily life is punctuated by minimal risk. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (46.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.8%) and other theft (8.9%). These patterns align with Cambourne’s character as a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where the absence of large retail hubs or dense nightlife reduces the likelihood of shoplifting or public order offences. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and Halloween—likely contributed to the 32% deficit in violent crime compared to the UK average, as reduced visibility may deter some offences. However, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson suggests a potential gap in community monitoring during the month. The balance between property and violent crime also highlights the area’s stability, with property crimes accounting for only 26.7% of total incidents. This contrasts with UK averages, where property crime typically dominates. The overall safety profile of Cambourne, reinforced by its low crime rate and targeted reductions in specific categories, underscores the effectiveness of local measures in maintaining public order.

October saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson surging by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and vehicle crime doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or community engagement. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7%, and anti-social behaviour dropped by 38.5%, likely reflecting the impact of shorter evenings and reduced social gatherings. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category (46.7% of total crimes), remained 32% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. For residents, the 25% monthly decline in overall crime rates offers reassurance, particularly in areas like the town centre where anti-social behaviour has decreased. However, the 100% rise in criminal damage and arson underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces.

In October 2025, Cambourne’s crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 25.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 264 residents. On a daily basis, Cambourne recorded roughly one crime per day across 31 days, a figure that contextualises the rate as relatively low compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area’s safety: with 11,870 residents, the crime rate translates to a 0.38% chance of any individual being directly affected by a crime in October. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be nearly double. The drop in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, coupled with stable property crime rates, suggests a consistent trend of reduced risk for residents, though seasonal factors like shorter evenings and Halloween may have influenced local dynamics.