Total Crime Rate
57.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cottenham , and the 172nd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
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 Church Lane (CB24 8SN) in the last 12 months was 57.4 per 1,000 residents and was 10.1% higher than the Cottenham average (52.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (CB24 8SN), the main crime hotspot is near Church Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cottenham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
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