Total Crime Rate
44.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Paddocks area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn , and the 228th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South 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 The Paddocks (CB8 0GB) in the last 12 months was 44.3 per 1,000 residents and was 48.0% lower than the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn average (85.1 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Paddocks (CB8 0GB), the main crime hotspot is near London Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fen Ditton & Fulbourn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | London Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | London Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Delamere Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Delamere Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ardross Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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