Is Cambridge Safe?
Crime statistics for Cambridge. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 776 total crimes recorded in Cambridge
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Cambridge — last 12 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Cambridge
Safest Areas Near Cambridge
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Cambridge by safety score
Compare Cambridge With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge safe?
Cambridge has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 776 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 17.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Cambridge are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge in the last 12 months?
776 crimes were recorded in Cambridge in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 17.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (941 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 367 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Cambridge?
The most common crime in Cambridge is Violent Crime, with 367 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 47.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Cambridge increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Cambridge is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 17.5% — from 941 crimes in the previous 12 months to 776 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Cambridge?
Cambridge has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Cambridge compare to the Merseyside Police average?
Cambridge has a safety score of 10/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 9/100. Cambridge is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Cambridge?
14.3% of crimes recorded in Cambridge resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Merseyside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Cambridge?
367 violent crimes were recorded in Cambridge in the last 12 months — representing 47.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 54 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Cambridge last updated?
The crime data for Cambridge was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Cambridge with other areas?
You can compare Cambridge with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.