Cambridge
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Cambridge safe?
Crime in Cambridge is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Cambridge has 7.4 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Cambridge is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.5 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 8.9 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 4255 45%
- Shoplifting 1778 19%
- Public order 1188 13%
- Criminal damage and arson 1105 12%
- Other theft 1040 11%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Cambridge has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Cambridge has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 98%
- Some flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Cambridge.
CambridgeNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 1 recent tremor nearby; largest magnitude 2.3.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Cambridge?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Cambridge is currently Low.
How does crime in Cambridge compare with England?
Crime in Cambridge is about the same as the England rate. Cambridge has 7.4 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Cambridge is safe?
No. These figures are for Cambridge as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Cambridge?
This Cambridge page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report