Total Crime Rate
44.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Queen Ediths Way area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cherry Hinton , and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 394 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 Queen Ediths Way (CB1 8NJ) in the last 12 months was 44.9 per 1,000 residents and was 30.5% lower than the Cherry Hinton average (64.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 123.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queen Ediths Way (CB1 8NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Greystoke Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cherry Hinton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greystoke Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bosworth Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Carrick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greystoke Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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