Crime Rates at Shelly Row, Cambridge, CB3 0BS

Shelly Row area has the 56th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury , and the 188th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .

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 Shelly Row (CB3 0BS) in the last 12 months was 66.6 per 1,000 residents and was 12.0% lower than the Arbury average (75.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 30.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shelly Row (CB3 0BS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Prince William Court, where police recorded 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near North Street (22 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.