Total Crime Rate
8.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shepard Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Caldecote , and the 26th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
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 Shepard Close (CB23 5JG) in the last 12 months was 8.4 per 1,000 residents and was 81.6% lower than the Caldecote average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shepard Close (CB23 5JG), the main crime hotspot is near Lamb Drove. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Caldecote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Millhouse Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shepard Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jeavons Lane | Under investigation |
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