Crime Rates in CB1
Crime statistics for CB1 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how CB1 compares.
How safe is Cambridge City Centre (CB1)?
CB1 covers central and southern Cambridge, including the station area and Biomedical Campus. The city's booming tech and biotech sectors — often called 'Silicon Fen' — make it one of the strongest property markets outside London.
Which types of crime are most reported in CB1?
The checker above breaks CB1 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in CB1?
Enter a full CB1 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
CB1 at a glance
Around 573 crimes were recorded near CB1 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (143).
- Recorded crimes
- 573
- Violent Crime
- 143
- Shoplifting
- 106
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 87
- Bicycle Theft
- 50
- Criminal Damage Arson
- 48
Approximate, for the CB1 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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