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Crime in Eddington

Eddington had 52 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 63.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 9 Cambridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% below the middle Cambridge area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

CB3, Cambridge · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Eddington

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63.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 9Cambridge rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 14 Apr 21 May 20 Jun 18 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Eddington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1529%
bike theft917%
anti-social behaviour713%
shoplifting510%
public order48%
criminal damage36%
burglary24%
weapons24%

Eddington against Cambridge

TypeEddington per 1,000Middle Cambridge areaChange
Violence18.230.3–
Burglary2.42.4–
Vehicle crime1.23.9–
Anti-social behaviour8.521.2–
Theft and robbery13.416.20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cambridge167.6▲ 20%
Impington127.2▼ 2%
Orchard Park117.3▼ 12%
Eddington63.3▼ 5%
Newnham57.7▲ 29%
Girton35.1▲ 27%
See every Cambridge area ranked on the crime in Cambridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Eddington a safe area?

Eddington had about 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 9 Cambridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Eddington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by bike theft (9) and anti-social behaviour (7).