South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, South Cambridgeshire recorded 870 crimes across a population of 172,544 residents, equating to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 41.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a gap that reflects a combination of geographic, demographic, and possibly policing factors. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.3%) and criminal damage and arson (7.0%). These patterns align with the district’s mix of rural and suburban environments, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal context also plays a role: July, a peak month for tourism and festivals, likely influenced the incidence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are typically higher during summer. However, the area’s violent crime rate remained significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.8 per 1,000—41% lower than the national benchmark. This suggests that local interventions or the area’s social fabric may be effective in curbing violent crime, even during periods of increased foot traffic and outdoor events. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) further reinforce the idea that South Cambridgeshire’s crime profile differs from more densely populated urban areas, where these categories often dominate. Overall, the data illustrates a consistent pattern of lower crime rates, tempered by occasional spikes in specific categories like drug-related incidents, which require targeted attention.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 160% rise in drug-related incidents and a 100% increase in theft from the person. These spikes contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (-20.3%) and public order offences (-14.5%), which may reflect seasonal shifts as schools closed and tourism activities intensified. The breakdown of crime types reveals a strikingly low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000), 23% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area’s limited urban density and lower traffic congestion. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (34.7% of total crimes), still remained 41% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or geographic factors may be playing a role in mitigating violent crime. The 1-in-198 resident monthly exposure figure underscores that even with the recent drug-related spikes, the overall risk for any individual remains comparatively low.

South Cambridgeshire’s crime rate in July 2025 remained stable compared to June, falling 3.4% to 5.0 per 1,000 residents from 5.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 28 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises the local pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 198 residents, a measure that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. The population context further reinforces this: with 172,544 residents, the 870 total crimes represent a low density of incidents, consistent with the district’s character as a mix of rural and suburban landscapes. While burglary rates rose slightly above the UK average (11% higher), the overall profile remains markedly safer than the national average, with violent crime rates 41% below the UK figure. This suggests that local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area’s demographic profile—may contribute to the sustained lower crime levels.