Total Crime Rate
43.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
32.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Albert Road area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Cambridge , and the 402nd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
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 Albert Road (PR9 9LN) in the last 12 months was 43.0 per 1,000 residents and was 42.1% lower than the Cambridge average (74.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Albert Road (PR9 9LN), the main crime hotspot is near Park Road West. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cambridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Park/Open Space | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | B5280 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cliff Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Park/Open Space | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | B5280 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Park Road West | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Park Road West | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Leyland Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Road | Under investigation |
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