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Burglary Rates in Market

Cambridge, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Market recorded 60 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 43% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

60

4.83 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,953

318.4 per 1,000 residents

43% above the UK average80% above the East of England regional average

How does Market rank?

Within Cambridge

3 of 14 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

83th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
5
7
3
4
4
3
8
1
4
4
10
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
1107
28%
Violence & Sexual
957
24%
Shoplifting
839
21%
Anti-social Behaviour
550
14%
Theft from Person
209
5%
Drug Offences
116
3%
Vehicle Crime
62
2%
Burglary
60
2%
Robbery
53
1%

Property mix in Market

Source: Census 2021 · 3,461 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 9%Terraced 35%Flats 51%

The most common property type in Market is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Market homeowners

Most homes in Market are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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