Total Crime Rate
3.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tavistock Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury , and the 3rd 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 Tavistock Road (CB4 3ND) in the last 12 months was 3.3 per 1,000 residents and was 95.6% lower than the Arbury average (75.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
In the area around Tavistock Road (CB4 3ND), the main crime hotspot is near Fontwell Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Arbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lexington Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chatsworth Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hoadly Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hoadly Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lingholme Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Nursery Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Nursery Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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