Cambridge vs County

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Cambridge Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      County Merseyside Police

      Cambridge vs County Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge
      Merseyside Police
      854 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.1% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      County
      Merseyside Police
      2,866 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      28.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cambridge
      B County
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      854
      2,866
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      2,239
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.1%
      ↑28%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cambridge
      B County
      Violent Crime
      408 ↓10%
      1,261 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↓24%
      164 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓36%
      125 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓32%
      112 ↑44%
      Burglary
      15 ↓29%
      88 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↓13%
      221 ↑17%
      Drugs
      78 ↑3%
      313 ↑7%
      Public Order
      96 ↓6%
      274 ↑18%
      Robbery
      5 ↓38%
      35 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↑0%
      149 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      9 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓62%
      9 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      30 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑47%
      76 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cambridge is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cambridge safer than County?

      Cambridge has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 854 crimes in the last 12 months. County has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,866 crimes. Cambridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cambridge vs County?

      Cambridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. County shows +28% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cambridge and County?

      In Cambridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (408 incidents). In County, it is Violent Crime (1,261 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cambridge and County?

      Cambridge recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while County recorded 164. 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 vs County?

      Violent crime in Cambridge totalled 408 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,261 in County. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge and County in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge recorded 961 crimes (now 854, a change of -11.1%). County recorded 2,239 crimes previously (now 2,866, +28%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge and County?

      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 has a resolution rate of 30.8% and County has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cambridge and County?

      Cambridge falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. County is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cambridge and County?

      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 or County on a crime map?

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

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