Melbourn Neighbourhood Watch

11/06/2026

A local resident was followed from the bus stop near Premier shop to the car park. Thankfully, staff at the Melbourn Kebab Van and another passer‑by stepped in to ensure her safety.

Please remain vigilant when walking alone, especially after dark. If you notice anyone behaving suspiciously or making you feel uncomfortable, contact Cambridgeshire Police immediately on 101 (or 999 in an emergency).

31/05/2026

❗️A fire at the end of The Moor on Friday evening at around 22:00. A hedge was set alight, causing some damage to a nearby property. Thanks to the fast response of the fire brigade, further damage to the property was avoided.

A group of children were seen in the area shortly beforehand, laughing and running around. This doesn’t mean they were involved, but it would be really helpful if parents and carers could remind their children about the dangers of fire‑setting, especially in the current heat. Even a small fire can spread quickly and put homes, wildlife, and people at risk.

If you did see anything suspicious, please report it to 101 or via the online reporting service.

Report online any crime you've been a victim of or witnessed: from assault, theft or criminal damage to harassment, online abuse or blackmail.

29/05/2026

We're appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision on the A1198, on the Cambs and Herts county border, near Royston yesterday (28 May).

Two people were injured in the collision, which happened near to the A505 roundabout, at about 4pm.

You can read more over on the Hertfordshire Constabulary website: https://www.herts.police.uk/news/hertfordshire/news/2026/may-2026/appeal-following-serious-collision---royston/

Anyone who saw what happened or has information should use reference Op Stanway and report it through the Herts website: https://www.herts.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Dashcam footage should be submitted via the DAMS website: https://orlo.uk/l8sWH

10/05/2026

From last night: children seen on the railway line at Meldreth station.

If you’re a parent or carer, please have a conversation with your children about staying away from the railway. Remind them that it’s not a playground, shortcut, or hangout spot. The consequences are devastating not only for them, but also for train drivers, emergency services, and the community.

This is also part of a wider pattern of anti‑social behaviour that’s been reported around Meldreth station recently.

If you see anything, please report to the police immediately.

08/05/2026

Reported yesterday, approx 3:41pm; verbal intimidation aimed at two cyclists, one of whom was a young child. Medcalfe Way, Melbourn (Primary school end).

If you witnessed anything please contact police, quoting reference number: TAA-36454-26-3535-IR04

06/05/2026

Firefighters attended the blaze on The Moor at approximately 8pm, on Monday evening (4th May).

Did you see what happened?

05/05/2026

From Cambridgeshire Constabulary:

‘We are writing to make you aware of a series of burglaries and an attempted break-in at post offices across South Cambridgeshire over the bank holiday weekend, and to ask for your continued vigilance.

The incidents took place in the early hours of the morning at the following locations:

Linton Post Office, High Street – cash taken on Friday at about 3.50am

Burwell Post Office, The Causeway – cash taken on Saturday at about 3.25am

Barton Post Office, Comberton Road – to***co taken on Sunday at about 5.45am

Attempted break-in at Stow-cum-Quy Post Office, Albert Road – Thursday at about 3.05am

Officers are carrying out enquiries, including reviewing CCTV footage, exploring forensic opportunities and conducting increased patrols in affected areas. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have noticed suspicious behaviour around the post offices leading up to the incidents, or any vehicles driving or parked nearby at unusual times.

We recognise how upsetting and disruptive these incidents are for the post office owners, staff and the wider community who rely on these vital local services. We want to reassure people that we are taking these offences seriously and are actively working to identify those responsible.

We’re asking anyone who noticed anything unusual over the bank holiday weekend to please get in touch. Information from the public can be crucial in helping us progress our enquiries.

If you have any information, please report it online or call 101, quoting the relevant reference number:

Stow-cum-Quy – 35/32266/26
Burwell – 35/32694/26
Barton – 35/32873/26
Linton – 35/32361/26

You can also report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thank you for your support in helping to keep our communities safe.

Kind regards,

Detective Sergeant Jonathan Lockwood

Southern Acquisitive Crime Team’

02/05/2026

Reported this morning: the lights leading up the drive to Little Hands/The Moor have been smashed, sometime during last night/evening.

Particularly in the winter months parents and children rely on this lighting. Please report if you saw anything.

01/05/2026

There have been reports of car and van break-ins last night around Victoria Way area of Melbourn, approx 1:30am.

If you have any Ring doorbell devices or CCTV that may have picked up anything suspicious, in or near the area, please share it with the police.

27/04/2026

Walk-in vaccination event - 30 April 2026, Vicarage Close Community Centre