Total Crime Rate
61.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thirlwall Drive area has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Fordham & Isleham , and the 87th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East 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 Thirlwall Drive (CB7 5NY) in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 30.5% higher 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thirlwall Drive (CB7 5NY), the main crime hotspot is near Thirlwall Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 3 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 | Chippenham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Thirlwall Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thirlwall Drive | Under investigation |
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