Total Crime Rate
75.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Lapwing Avenue area has the 14th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Trumpington , and the 182nd highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lapwing Avenue (CB2 9AN) in the last 12 months was 75.6 per 1,000 residents and was 8.3% higher than the Trumpington average (69.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lapwing Avenue (CB2 9AN), the main crime hotspot is near Allbutt Way. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Trumpington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Whittington Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Ellis Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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