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Crime in Newnham

Newnham had 110 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 9 Cambridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% below the middle Cambridge area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

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

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57.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 9Cambridge rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 22 Apr 42 May 49 Jun 35 Jul 26 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2725%
anti-social behaviour2119%
theft1715%
bike theft1413%
public order98%
vehicle crime76%
theft from the person65%
burglary44%

Newnham against Cambridge

TypeNewnham per 1,000Middle Cambridge areaChange
Violence14.230.3▲ 23%
Burglary2.12.4–
Vehicle crime3.73.9–
Anti-social behaviour1121.20%
Theft and robbery19.916.2▲ 100%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Petersfield182.5▲ 26%
Cambridge167.6▲ 20%
Romsey132.3▲ 11%
Trumpington108.3▲ 7%
Eddington63.3▼ 5%
Newnham57.7▲ 29%
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 Newnham a safe area?

Newnham had about 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 9 Cambridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newnham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and theft (17).