Total Crime Rate
31.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Townsend Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn , and the 184th 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 Townsend Close (CB24 6DN) in the last 12 months was 31.5 per 1,000 residents and was 62.9% lower than the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn average (85.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Townsend Close (CB24 6DN), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fen Ditton & Fulbourn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Landbeach Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Landbeach Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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