Total Crime Rate
21.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Carter Street area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Fordham & Isleham , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Carter Street (CB7 5JU) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% lower than the Fordham & Isleham average (47.0 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 2.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carter Street (CB7 5JU), the main crime hotspot is near Elm Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fordham & Isleham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harry Palmer Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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