Crime Rates at Newton Close, Cambridge, CB24 8AQ

Newton Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cottenham , and the 241st 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 Newton Close (CB24 8AQ) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 28.7% lower than the Cottenham average (59.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 24.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Newton Close (CB24 8AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Clarke Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.