Crime Rates at Woodside, Longstanton, Cambridge, CB24 3BU

Woodside area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Swavesey , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 499 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 Woodside (CB24 3BU) in the last 12 months was 26.1 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% lower than the Swavesey average (71.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodside (CB24 3BU), the main crime hotspot is near Magdalene Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.