CB4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4

CB4, South Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 532 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CB4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CB4, encompassing approximately 66619 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (157) incidents (-8.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (1.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (-20.83% decrease)

CB4 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • A1309 with total crimes: 27
  • Long Reach Road with total crimes: 12

CB4 Crime Map

Postcodes in CB4

The postcode district are associated with the CB4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CB4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1577.99-8.19%
Anti-social behaviour982.361.03%
Shoplifting571.47-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson450.86-18.18%
Public order440.6818.92%
Other theft340.6625.93%
Burglary270.51-12.90%
Vehicle crime260.41100.00%
Bicycle theft120.39-20.00%
Robbery90.180.00%
Drugs80.140.00%
Theft from the person70.12-36.36%
Other crime60.11-45.45%
Possession of weapons20.09-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.447.55%
Anti-social behaviour972.575.43%
Shoplifting721.46-15.29%
Criminal damage and arson551.083.77%
Public order370.83-17.78%
Burglary310.56-11.43%
Other theft270.47-28.95%
Bicycle theft150.41-42.31%
Vehicle crime130.23-38.10%
Theft from the person110.20175.00%
Other crime110.1757.14%
Robbery90.17125.00%
Drugs80.1414.29%
Possession of weapons50.12-44.44%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1598.785.30%
Anti-social behaviour922.3910.84%
Shoplifting851.38-8.60%
Criminal damage and arson531.2823.26%
Public order450.8036.36%
Other theft380.68-15.56%
Burglary350.57-25.53%
Bicycle theft260.53136.36%
Vehicle crime210.39-16.00%
Possession of weapons90.32125.00%
Other crime70.14-22.22%
Drugs70.11133.33%
Theft from the person40.1133.33%
Robbery40.06300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.27-5.03%
Shoplifting932.2724.00%
Anti-social behaviour831.4031.75%
Burglary471.259.30%
Other theft450.71-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson430.68-6.52%
Public order330.65-8.33%
Vehicle crime250.50212.50%
Bicycle theft110.38-45.00%
Other crime90.1728.57%
Possession of weapons40.14-50.00%
Drugs30.06-78.57%
Theft from the person30.05200.00%
Robbery10.05-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1598.036.71%
Shoplifting752.3931.58%
Anti-social behaviour631.13-18.18%
Other theft480.959.09%
Criminal damage and arson460.7217.95%
Burglary430.6959.26%
Public order360.6512.50%
Bicycle theft200.5411.11%
Drugs140.3055.56%
Possession of weapons80.2133.33%
Vehicle crime80.12-66.67%
Other crime70.1275.00%
Robbery70.1140.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1497.40-6.29%
Anti-social behaviour772.2413.24%
Shoplifting571.16128.00%
Other theft440.8615.79%
Criminal damage and arson390.66-20.41%
Public order320.5918.52%
Burglary270.48-3.57%
Vehicle crime240.414.35%
Bicycle theft180.36-21.74%
Drugs90.27-30.77%
Possession of weapons60.1450.00%
Robbery50.09-16.67%
Other crime40.0833.33%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1597.0619.55%
Anti-social behaviour682.3938.78%
Criminal damage and arson491.022.08%
Other theft380.7431.03%
Burglary280.57-12.50%
Public order270.42-42.55%
Shoplifting250.41-48.98%
Vehicle crime230.38-14.81%
Bicycle theft230.3521.05%
Drugs130.3530.00%
Robbery60.2020.00%
Possession of weapons40.09-33.33%
Theft from the person40.06100.00%
Other crime30.06-62.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.96-11.33%
Anti-social behaviour492.00-10.91%
Shoplifting490.74-26.87%
Criminal damage and arson480.7423.08%
Public order470.7220.51%
Burglary320.71-17.95%
Other theft290.48-43.14%
Vehicle crime270.44-6.90%
Bicycle theft190.41-32.14%
Drugs100.29-9.09%
Other crime80.1514.29%
Possession of weapons60.12-25.00%
Robbery50.0925.00%
Theft from the person20.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1507.97-10.18%
Shoplifting672.25116.13%
Anti-social behaviour551.01-38.20%
Other theft510.8315.91%
Burglary390.7734.48%
Criminal damage and arson390.59-27.78%
Public order390.590.00%
Vehicle crime290.590.00%
Bicycle theft280.4416.67%
Drugs110.42-8.33%
Possession of weapons80.17300.00%
Other crime70.1240.00%
Theft from the person40.110.00%
Robbery40.06-20.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1677.966.37%
Anti-social behaviour892.517.23%
Criminal damage and arson541.3420.00%
Other theft440.812.33%
Public order390.66-20.41%
Shoplifting310.59-61.25%
Vehicle crime290.47-30.95%
Burglary290.4420.83%
Bicycle theft240.44-31.43%
Drugs120.3633.33%
Other crime50.180.00%
Robbery50.0866.67%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1578.711.95%
Anti-social behaviour832.3612.16%
Shoplifting801.2566.67%
Public order491.2036.11%
Criminal damage and arson450.74-8.16%
Other theft430.68-2.27%
Vehicle crime420.65-14.29%
Bicycle theft350.63-16.67%
Burglary240.53-11.11%
Drugs90.3680.00%
Other crime50.14-28.57%
Theft from the person40.08-20.00%
Robbery30.06-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.05-88.89%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1548.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour742.31-14.94%
Criminal damage and arson491.11-16.95%
Vehicle crime490.74172.22%
Shoplifting480.74-17.24%
Other theft440.727.32%
Bicycle theft420.6627.27%
Public order360.63-37.93%
Burglary270.5417.39%
Possession of weapons90.41125.00%
Robbery80.1414.29%
Other crime70.12-12.50%
Theft from the person50.1125.00%
Drugs50.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1548.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour872.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson591.310.00%
Public order580.890.00%
Shoplifting580.870.00%
Other theft410.870.00%
Bicycle theft330.620.00%
Burglary230.500.00%
Vehicle crime180.350.00%
Other crime80.270.00%
Robbery70.120.00%
Drugs50.110.00%
Theft from the person40.080.00%
Possession of weapons40.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1015 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202498
June 202497
May 202492
April 202483
March 202463
February 202477
January 202468
December 202349
November 202355
October 202389
September 202383
August 202374
July 202387

A total of 624 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202455
May 202453
April 202443
March 202446
February 202439
January 202449
December 202348
November 202339
October 202354
September 202345
August 202349
July 202359

A total of 2020 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 155.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024157
June 2024171
May 2024159
April 2024151
March 2024159
February 2024149
January 2024159
December 2023133
November 2023150
October 2023167
September 2023157
August 2023154
July 2023154

A total of 797 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202457
June 202472
May 202485
April 202493
March 202475
February 202457
January 202425
December 202349
November 202367
October 202331
September 202380
August 202348
July 202358

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232
September 20231
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 412 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202431
May 202435
April 202447
March 202443
February 202427
January 202428
December 202332
November 202339
October 202329
September 202324
August 202327
July 202323

A total of 526 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202427
May 202438
April 202445
March 202448
February 202444
January 202438
December 202329
November 202351
October 202344
September 202343
August 202344
July 202341

A total of 522 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202437
May 202445
April 202433
March 202436
February 202432
January 202427
December 202347
November 202339
October 202339
September 202349
August 202336
July 202358

A total of 306 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202415
May 202426
April 202411
March 202420
February 202418
January 202423
December 202319
November 202328
October 202324
September 202335
August 202342
July 202333

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 334 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202413
May 202421
April 202425
March 20248
February 202424
January 202423
December 202327
November 202329
October 202329
September 202342
August 202349
July 202318

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 202414
February 20249
January 202413
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312
September 20239
August 20235
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. A1309
    Total27
    Shoplifting18
    Public order5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Long Reach Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Coulson Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Eaton Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Jackson Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Markham Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ferry Lane
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Windlesham Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Long Furlong
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 14. Water Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Croft Holme Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Springfield Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Public order2
  • 17. A1303
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Fen Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Carlton Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Sturmer Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 22. Parlour Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chivers Way
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hamilton Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dundee Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cambridge North (Station)
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Woodhouse Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Fortescue Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Darwin Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harris Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1