Crime Rates at Derwent Close, Cambridge, CB1 8DY

Derwent Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Coleridge , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Derwent Close (CB1 8DY) in the last 12 months was 28.9 per 1,000 residents and was 63.2% lower than the Coleridge average (78.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Derwent Close (CB1 8DY), the main crime hotspot is near Ward Road. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.