South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Cambridgeshire's July 2025 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places it 41.9% below the UK average of 8.6. For a population of 172,544, this equates to 870 total crimes—a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 198 residents over the course of the month. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.3%) and criminal damage and arson (7.0%). These patterns align with July's seasonal context: a peak summer month marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism. The higher proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK average (3.0 per 1,000) may reflect the area's mix of rural and semi-urban communities, where public spaces like parks and event venues could contribute to higher incidents of disorder. Conversely, shoplifting and theft from the person were both starkly lower than UK averages, with shoplifting at 69% below the national rate. This could be attributed to the district's lower density of high-street retail compared to major urban centres. The overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area's demographic profile—may be playing a role in maintaining this trend.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes, which jumped by 160% compared to June, rising from 10 to 26 incidents. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in local patterns that could warrant further attention. Meanwhile, theft from the person doubled to four incidents, marking a 100% increase from the previous month. These changes contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (down 20.3%) and public order offences (down 14.5%), which may reflect the impact of summer-specific policing initiatives or natural fluctuations in public activity. The crime mix also shifted slightly, with violent crimes accounting for 34.7% of all reported incidents—above the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. This could be partly explained by the district's mix of urban and rural areas, where higher concentrations of population in towns like Cambridge may drive certain types of crime. Vehicle crime fell by 9.1% (from 55 to 50), linked to reduced parking congestion during school holidays. Residents might find the 100% decrease in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it suggests that local measures—such as improved lighting or community vigilance—may be effective in deterring such crimes.

South Cambridgeshire's July 2025 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.2, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 28 crimes per day in July—a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextually low given the district's population and the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the national average. This statistic, when considered alongside the population-scaled perspective, suggests that South Cambridgeshire is relatively safe compared to other parts of the UK. For instance, the rate of shoplifting in the district was 69% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be explained by the area's limited retail density compared to larger cities. Conversely, burglary remained 11% above the UK average, though the absolute number of 47 incidents is still modest. These comparative figures highlight the importance of local context in interpreting crime statistics, as factors such as the district's mix of rural and urban environments can shape both the types and frequencies of reported crimes.