Total Crime Rate
69.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Singleton Close area has the 38th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge , and the 344th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
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 Singleton Close (PR9 9DJ) in the last 12 months was 69.0 per 1,000 residents and was 6.7% lower than the Cambridge average (73.9 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 Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -47.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Singleton Close (PR9 9DJ), the main crime hotspot is near Salcombe Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cambridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lytham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Singleton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Coyford Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fylde Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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