Cambridge South vs St Neots

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cambridge South Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      St Neots Cambridgeshire Constabulary

      Cambridge South vs St Neots Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge South
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      2,694 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      45.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      St Neots
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      2,769 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      46.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cambridge South
      B St Neots
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,694
      2,769
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,113
      2,905
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      46.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cambridge South
      B St Neots
      Violent Crime
      880 ↓6%
      956 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      431 ↓3%
      565 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      170 ↓30%
      125 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↓23%
      180 ↓9%
      Burglary
      131 ↑2%
      119 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      184 ↓23%
      267 ↓8%
      Drugs
      181 ↑353%
      85 ↑12%
      Public Order
      169 ↓23%
      134 ↓8%
      Robbery
      23 ↓15%
      13 ↓32%
      Shoplifting
      186 ↓50%
      168 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓27%
      8 ↓53%
      Bicycle Theft
      121 ↓35%
      35 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑31%
      38 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓35%
      76 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cambridge South is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cambridge South safer than St Neots?

      Cambridge South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,694 crimes in the last 12 months. St Neots has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,769 crimes. Cambridge South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cambridge South vs St Neots?

      Cambridge South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Neots shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cambridge South and St Neots?

      In Cambridge South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (880 incidents). In St Neots, it is Violent Crime (956 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cambridge South and St Neots?

      Cambridge South recorded 431 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Neots recorded 565. 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 South vs St Neots?

      Violent crime in Cambridge South totalled 880 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 956 in St Neots. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge South and St Neots in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge South recorded 3,113 crimes (now 2,694, a change of -13.5%). St Neots recorded 2,905 crimes previously (now 2,769, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge South and St Neots?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 45.5% and St Neots has 46.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cambridge South and St Neots?

      Cambridge South falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. St Neots 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 South and St Neots?

      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 South or St Neots on a crime map?

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

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