Cambridge vs Eastham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Cambridge Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      24/100
      Eastham Merseyside Police

      Cambridge vs Eastham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge
      Merseyside Police
      854 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.1% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      24/100
      High Crime
      Eastham
      Merseyside Police
      650 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cambridge
      B Eastham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      24/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      854
      650
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      656
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.1%
      ↓0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cambridge
      B Eastham
      Violent Crime
      408 ↓10%
      262 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↓24%
      64 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓36%
      33 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓32%
      16 ↓33%
      Burglary
      15 ↓29%
      26 ↑136%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↓13%
      51 ↑50%
      Drugs
      78 ↑3%
      31 ↑41%
      Public Order
      96 ↓6%
      83 ↑24%
      Robbery
      5 ↓38%
      10
      Shoplifting
      45 ↑0%
      50 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓62%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑47%
      18 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cambridge safer than Eastham?

      Cambridge has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 854 crimes in the last 12 months. Eastham has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) with 650 crimes. Eastham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cambridge vs Eastham?

      Cambridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Eastham shows -0.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Cambridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (408 incidents). In Eastham, it is Violent Crime (262 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Cambridge recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Eastham recorded 64. 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 Eastham?

      Violent crime in Cambridge totalled 408 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 262 in Eastham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge and Eastham 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%). Eastham recorded 656 crimes previously (now 650, -0.9%).

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

      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 Eastham has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cambridge and Eastham?

      Cambridge falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Eastham 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 Eastham?

      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 Eastham on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.