Cambridge City Centre and West vs Cambridge East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cambridge City Centre and West vs Cambridge East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge City Centre and West safer than Cambridge East?
Cambridge City Centre and West has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,278 crimes in the last 12 months. Cambridge East has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,258 crimes. Cambridge City Centre and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cambridge City Centre and West vs Cambridge East?
Cambridge City Centre and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cambridge East shows -9.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge East?
In Cambridge City Centre and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,027 incidents). In Cambridge East, it is Violent Crime (1,180 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge East?
Cambridge City Centre and West recorded 612 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cambridge East recorded 651. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Cambridge City Centre and West vs Cambridge East?
Violent crime in Cambridge City Centre and West totalled 1,027 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,180 in Cambridge East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge City Centre and West recorded 4,878 crimes (now 4,278, a change of -12.3%). Cambridge East recorded 4,710 crimes previously (now 4,258, -9.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge East?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cambridge City Centre and West has a resolution rate of 43.1% and Cambridge East has 40.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge East?
Cambridge City Centre and West falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Cambridge East is covered by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge East?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Cambridge City Centre and West or Cambridge East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.