South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate South Cambridgeshire's crime profile in January 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. This category, with 240 incidents, remains 44% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national trend. The area's overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 is 47.9% lower than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to the rest of the country. Anti-social behaviour (18.7%) and criminal damage (9.2%) follow as the next most common categories, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the lower-than-expected levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are 68% and 51% below national rates, respectively. This pattern may be partly explained by the area's character as a largely rural district with limited nightlife and fewer opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the dominance of violent offences suggests localized factors, such as community dynamics or policing priorities, that warrant further exploration. While direct causation, the interplay of seasonal factors and regional demographics likely shapes these patterns, offering insights into both the strengths and vulnerabilities of South Cambridgeshire's crime profile.

January 2025 marked a sharp rise in drug-related crimes, with incidents doubling from 6 to 12—a 100% increase—compared to the previous month. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, raises questions about local factors such as seasonal patterns or unmet community needs. Bicycle theft also rose by 50%, from 6 to 9 incidents, a trend that may reflect increased cycling during colder months or targeted activity in specific areas. Conversely, public order offences fell by 42.6%, from 47 to 27, suggesting a possible reduction in incidents linked to late-night gatherings or alcohol-related disputes. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 18.7% of all crimes, saw a 26.9% increase, potentially indicating pressures from post-holiday periods or unaddressed community tensions. Violence and sexual offences—responsible for 38.1% of crimes—remain 44% below the UK average, a stark contrast to categories like bicycle theft, which are 100% above the national rate. These disparities underscore the need for targeted interventions in specific crime types.

South Cambridgeshire's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the rate remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 20 crimes each day in January, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 274 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to national benchmarks, though local variations in policing and community engagement may contribute to this disparity. The population context further underscores the scale: with 172,544 residents, even a modest absolute number of crimes can have a measurable impact on perceived safety, though the data suggests a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in South Cambridgeshire.