South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2023, South Cambridgeshire recorded 661 total crimes at a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000—a 44.9% deficit. This discrepancy positions the district as one of the safer areas in the country, a status that aligns with its mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes, where crime opportunities are more limited than in densely populated urban centres. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total incidents), but the dominance of property crimes—accounting for 48.4% of all reported offences—reveals a distinct pattern. Vehicle crime (12.6%) and other theft (11.7%) followed, reflecting the area’s reliance on motor vehicles and the vulnerability of unsecured property in both residential and commercial contexts. Seasonally, February’s low outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull likely contributed to the relatively subdued crime levels, though the persistence of violence and sexual offences suggests that targeted interventions may be necessary in specific high-risk settings. The district’s performance in categories like anti-social behaviour (59% below UK average) and public order offences (65% below UK average) further underscores its broader safety profile, potentially influenced by community policing efforts and the social dynamics of a largely commuter-based population.

The property-to-violent crime ratio in February 2023 (320:189) suggests a landscape where non-violent offences are more prevalent, a pattern consistent with areas where residential and commercial properties dominate the crime picture. This balance contrasts with UK averages, where violent crimes typically make up a larger share of total incidents. Violence and sexual offences in South Cambridgeshire were 55% below the UK average (1.1 vs 2.5 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect the district’s lower population density and limited nightlife activity. Vehicle crime, however, stood at 0.5 per 1,000—11% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s network of rural roads and commuter traffic. For residents, the 11.7% share of other thefts (77 incidents) highlights a specific vulnerability in non-vehicle property crime, a category that includes both personal and commercial theft.

South Cambridgeshire's February 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it 44.9% below the UK average, a gap that persists despite the area's size and mix of urban and rural settings. Daily crime statistics reveal 24 incidents reported each day, a figure that, while non-zero, reflects a relatively low level of activity compared to densely populated regions. Over the course of the month, one crime was recorded for every 261 residents—a ratio that underscores the area’s broader safety profile, particularly in a local authority district encompassing both commuter towns and countryside. With a population of 172,544, the scale of the district likely contributes to the distribution of incidents, balancing urban hubs with lower-density areas where crime is less concentrated. The monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, illustrating that most individuals are unlikely to experience crime firsthand during any given month.