Total Crime Rate
21.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lytham Road area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Cambridge , and the 184th 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 Lytham Road (PR9 9UW) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.4% lower than the Cambridge average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lytham Road (PR9 9UW), the main crime hotspot is near Larkfield Lane. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 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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