Christchurch Crime Overview
Christchurch is the 106th safest village in Cambridgeshire, and is the 107th safest overall out of Cambridgeshire's 265 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Christchurch in 2020 was 33 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Cambridgeshire's overall crime rate, coming in 115% lower than the Cambridgeshire rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Christchurch is the 4,718th most dangerous village, and the 5,641st safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Christchurch are violence and sexual offences, with 14 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 17. This is 7% lower than 2019's figure of 15 offences and a difference of 1.23 from 2019's crime rate of 18. Christchurch's least common crime is burglary, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 400% from 2019's figure of 5 crimes.
Compare Christchurch to other towns and cities
See how Christchurch shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Christchurch and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Christchurch Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Christchurch This Year
| Christchurch | Cambridgeshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 8 | 9.85 | 15,574 | 18.21 | 85% safer |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.23 | 3,817 | 4.46 | 263% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1 | 1.23 | 6,970 | 8.15 | 563% safer |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.23 | 2,021 | 2.36 | 92% safer |
| Other Theft | 2 | 2.46 | 4,815 | 5.63 | 129% safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 7.39 | 6,032 | 7.05 | 4.6% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 2 | 2.46 | 4,244 | 4.96 | 102% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 17.24 | 24,340 | 28.45 | 65% safer |
Crime in Christchurch Compared To Cambridgeshire
Christchurch Compared to Nearby Villages
| Village | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxton | 40 | 31.97 | 4.0% safer |
| Bluntisham | 61 | 32.31 | 2.9% safer |
| Dullingham | 26 | 32.38 | 2.7% safer |
| Somersham | 124 | 32.79 | 1.4% safer |
| Sutton | 134 | 33.25 | 0% safer |
| Christchurch | 27 | 33.25 | - |
| Perry | 63 | 33.32 | 0.21% more dangerous |
| Hildersham | 7 | 33.33 | 0.24% more dangerous |
| Little Paxton | 131 | 33.52 | 0.81% more dangerous |
| Buckden | 94 | 33.60 | 1.0% more dangerous |
| Comberton | 77 | 33.67 | 1.2% more dangerous |
Christchurch Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 2.5 | 11 | 4.9 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 4.9 | 2.5 | 6 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 2.5 | 6 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | - | - | 2.5 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 12 | 6 | 18 | 17 | Getting worse |
Changes In Christchurch's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Christchurch to the UK's Major Cities
| Village | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 33.25 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 51% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 57% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 60% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 61% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 66% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 68% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 69% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 75% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 76% more dangerous |
Crime in Christchurch During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Christchurch change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Christchurch saw a 200% increase in violence and sexual offences. Christchurch saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during March, when it fell by 67% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | - | +200% | - | - | +100% | +100% | - | - | -25% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Christchurch
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Christchurch's local territorial police force is the Cambridgeshire Constabulary.How dangerous is Christchurch?
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The most common crimes in Christchurch are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Christchurch?
Christchurch's least common crime is burglary.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021