Cambridge City Centre and West vs Cambridge South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cambridge City Centre and West Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Cambridge South Cambridgeshire Constabulary

      Cambridge City Centre and West vs Cambridge South Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge City Centre and West
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      4,278 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      43.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge South
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      2,694 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cambridge City Centre and West
      B Cambridge South
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,278
      2,694
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,878
      3,113
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.3%
      ↓13.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.1%
      45.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cambridge City Centre and West
      B Cambridge South
      Violent Crime
      1,027 ↓5%
      880 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      612 ↓4%
      431 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      350 ↓11%
      170 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      113 ↓11%
      110 ↓23%
      Burglary
      83 ↓29%
      131 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      211 ↓20%
      184 ↓23%
      Drugs
      112 ↑10%
      181 ↑353%
      Public Order
      259 ↓30%
      169 ↓23%
      Robbery
      55 ↑12%
      23 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      833 ↓5%
      186 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      239 ↓21%
      24 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      296 ↓35%
      121 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↓9%
      38 ↑31%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓8%
      46 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cambridge South is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cambridge City Centre and West safer than Cambridge South?

      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 South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 2,694 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cambridge City Centre and West vs Cambridge South?

      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 South shows -13.5% (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 South?

      In Cambridge City Centre and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,027 incidents). In Cambridge South, it is Violent Crime (880 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 South?

      Cambridge City Centre and West recorded 612 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cambridge South recorded 431. 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 South?

      Violent crime in Cambridge City Centre and West totalled 1,027 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 880 in Cambridge South. 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 South 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 South recorded 3,113 crimes previously (now 2,694, -13.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge South?

      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 South has 45.5%. 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 South?

      Cambridge City Centre and West falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Cambridge South 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 South?

      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 South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cambridge City Centre and West and Cambridge South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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