Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB23 · Cambridgeshire
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB24 · Cambridgeshire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Over has less crime — 12 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Highfields recorded notably higher crime than Over in April 2026 — 26 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Highfields sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Over has more Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Over recorded fewer crimes than Highfields — 12 vs 26 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Over is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Highfields saw higher rates of Other theft while Over had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Over recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 26).