South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, South Cambridgeshire’s overall crime rate stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure translates to a daily risk of roughly 30 crimes per 172,544 residents — a rate that, while not negligible, remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (308 incidents, 34.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (232 incidents, 25.8%) and criminal damage and arson (65 incidents, 7.2%). These patterns align with the area’s mix of rural and suburban landscapes, where anti-social behaviour may be influenced by seasonal social gatherings, while violence and sexual offences often cluster in more densely populated pockets such as the towns of Cambridge and Newmarket. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — likely contributes to the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour, as outdoor activity and social events increase. However, the area’s crime profile also reflects its relatively low levels of property crime, with shoplifting (39 incidents) and vehicle crime (55 incidents) both far below UK averages. This suggests that South Cambridgeshire’s socio-economic profile, characterised by a mix of affluent residential areas and historic rural communities, may help mitigate certain types of crime. The 5.2 per 1,000 rate also means that, on average, a resident has a 1 in 192 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of the month — a statistic that, while not zero, highlights the area’s comparative safety.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour rising by 53.6% (from 151 to 232 incidents) — the largest monthly increase in this category since 2023. This surge, while not uncommon during the summer months, may be linked to increased social activity and longer daylight hours. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50.0%, a decline that aligns with the typically lower incidence of such crimes during warmer weather and the reduced presence of tourists in the area. Another striking development was the 66.7% increase in both possession of weapons and ‘other crime’ categories, which could reflect evolving criminal tactics or underreported incidents. For residents, the most tangible data point is the 34.2% share of violent crimes — violence and sexual offences accounted for over a third of all reported crimes in June, a figure that remains 37% below the UK average. This mix of rising and falling trends illustrates the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics in shaping crime outcomes.

South Cambridgeshire’s crime rate in June 2025 rose 7.0% from the previous month, moving from 4.9 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is relatively modest, it highlights ongoing fluctuations in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 30 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low compared to urban centres, reflects the district’s rural and suburban character. Over the course of June, the monthly exposure rate meant that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents — a statistic that, when contextualised with the area’s population of 172,544, underscores the relatively low risk of encountering crime in daily life. This compares favourably to the UK average, where the equivalent rate would be higher. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the month-on-month rise, South Cambridgeshire remains significantly safer than the national average, with crime levels consistently below UK benchmarks for most categories.