Crime Rates at Edgecombe, Cambridge, CB4 2LP

Edgecombe area has the 54th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury , and the 183rd 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 Edgecombe (CB4 2LP) in the last 12 months was 64.5 per 1,000 residents and was 14.7% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 48.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Edgecombe (CB4 2LP), the main crime hotspot is near Campkin Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.