Total Crime Rate
74.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broad Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cottenham , and the 117th 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 Broad Lane (CB24 8SW) in the last 12 months was 74.9 per 1,000 residents and was 43.4% higher than the Cottenham average (52.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 82.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broad Lane (CB24 8SW), the main crime hotspot is near Tenison Manor. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Broad Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broad Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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