Cambridgeshire also attracts half of the East region's migrant population. Between 2002 and 2008 nearly 48,000 non-UK nationals registered for a National Insurance Number in Cambridgeshire. Official data may present only a partial picture and the actual number of foreign workers in the county could be greater. The number of languages spoken within Cambridgeshire now exceeds 100.

Working with migrant communities, and addressing migrant offending, is placing a substantial demand upon the constabulary's resources, both in terms of officer and staff time, and costs. The financial cost of language and cultural support services for the constabulary was £677,000 in 2008 - 2009.

There is also an implication for the constabulary in terms of managing the Non - UK Organised Crime Groups (OCGs). Intelligence would suggest that currently about 20% of the county's OCGs are operated by Non-UK Nationals. As these groups become more strongly established it is likely that the management of their offending will become increasingly problematic. The very serious nature of this offending is likely to have a significant adverse impact on local communities.

One example is people trafficking. Cambridgeshire Constabulary has dealt with, and disrupted, a number of people trafficking groups in both the north and south of the county. Peterborough, in particular, has been identified by the United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC) as a hot spot for trafficking. In 2008, a significant organised crime group was disrupted in Peterborough, where a number of offenders were convicted of rape offences, and received 10 year sentences. Similarly, in an operation in Cambridge, 40 people were arrested in relation to female exploitation, where women were being forced to work in brothels. Police activity continues to focus upon this activity, recognising the human suffering involved, and the financial gain arising for those who perpetrate or procure these crimes.

For more information about Cambridgeshire's policing priorities, see the Local Policing Plan 2009 - 2012.