CB6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB6

CB6, East Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 273 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CB6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CB6, encompassing approximately 40162 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (13.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (18.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (263.64% increase)

CB6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Wisbech Road with total crimes: 13

CB6 Crime Map

Postcodes in CB6

The postcode district are associated with the CB6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CB6 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 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.8013.25%
Anti-social behaviour582.3418.37%
Shoplifting401.44263.64%
Criminal damage and arson251.0056.25%
Other theft180.6250.00%
Burglary100.45233.33%
Public order80.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.2040.00%
Drugs60.17200.00%
Other crime30.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences834.98-7.78%
Anti-social behaviour492.07-7.55%
Criminal damage and arson161.22-36.00%
Other theft120.40-33.33%
Shoplifting110.30-60.71%
Public order100.2711.11%
Other crime60.2520.00%
Vehicle crime50.15-44.44%
Burglary30.12-78.57%
Possession of weapons30.07200.00%
Drugs20.07-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences906.5234.33%
Anti-social behaviour532.2443.24%
Shoplifting281.3275.00%
Criminal damage and arson250.7078.57%
Other theft180.625.88%
Burglary140.4540.00%
Vehicle crime90.3528.57%
Public order90.22-40.00%
Other crime50.2225.00%
Drugs50.12-16.67%
Theft from the person20.12100.00%
Robbery20.05100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences674.88-14.10%
Anti-social behaviour371.670.00%
Other theft170.926.25%
Shoplifting160.42100.00%
Public order150.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.37-33.33%
Burglary100.35-23.08%
Vehicle crime70.2516.67%
Drugs60.1720.00%
Other crime40.15100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Robbery10.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences784.9325.81%
Anti-social behaviour371.94-22.92%
Criminal damage and arson210.9250.00%
Other theft160.5245.45%
Burglary130.4044.44%
Public order100.32-37.50%
Shoplifting80.25300.00%
Vehicle crime60.200.00%
Drugs50.15-37.50%
Robbery20.12100.00%
Other crime20.05-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.5312.73%
Anti-social behaviour481.5450.00%
Public order161.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.400.00%
Other theft110.3522.22%
Burglary90.27-35.71%
Drugs80.22100.00%
Vehicle crime60.2020.00%
Other crime40.150.00%
Shoplifting20.10-60.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences553.91-6.78%
Anti-social behaviour321.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.80-36.36%
Burglary140.3540.00%
Public order100.35-16.67%
Other theft90.25-35.71%
Vehicle crime50.220.00%
Shoplifting50.12150.00%
Other crime40.12300.00%
Possession of weapons40.10300.00%
Drugs40.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences594.33-29.76%
Anti-social behaviour401.4753.85%
Criminal damage and arson221.0046.67%
Other theft140.557.69%
Public order120.3533.33%
Burglary100.30-23.08%
Drugs60.250.00%
Vehicle crime50.15-44.44%
Shoplifting20.12-66.67%
Other crime10.05-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences844.5355.56%
Anti-social behaviour262.09-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson150.6536.36%
Other theft130.37-7.14%
Burglary130.32-31.58%
Public order90.320.00%
Vehicle crime90.22-40.00%
Shoplifting60.22-33.33%
Other crime50.15-16.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.56-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour381.3422.58%
Burglary190.9572.73%
Vehicle crime150.477.14%
Other theft140.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.35-54.17%
Public order90.27-30.77%
Shoplifting90.22-18.18%
Other crime60.22200.00%
Drugs40.15300.00%
Possession of weapons30.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour311.596.90%
Criminal damage and arson240.77100.00%
Other theft140.607.69%
Vehicle crime140.35-12.50%
Public order130.358.33%
Burglary110.3222.22%
Shoplifting110.27-35.29%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%
Robbery20.05-33.33%
Drugs10.05-83.33%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences564.48-29.11%
Anti-social behaviour291.397.41%
Shoplifting170.72-15.00%
Vehicle crime160.42-58.97%
Other theft130.4085.71%
Criminal damage and arson120.32-60.00%
Public order120.30-14.29%
Burglary90.30-50.00%
Drugs60.22100.00%
Other crime30.1550.00%
Robbery30.07200.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences796.050.00%
Vehicle crime391.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour270.750.00%
Shoplifting200.670.00%
Burglary180.500.00%
Public order140.450.00%
Other theft70.350.00%
Drugs30.170.00%
Other crime20.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 925 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202494
June 202483
May 202490
April 202467
March 202478
February 202462
January 202455
December 202359
November 202384
October 202354
September 202364
August 202356
July 202379

A total of 505 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202458
June 202449
May 202453
April 202437
March 202437
February 202448
January 202432
December 202340
November 202326
October 202338
September 202331
August 202329
July 202327

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 153 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20243
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 202414
December 202310
November 202313
October 202319
September 202311
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202412
May 202418
April 202417
March 202416
February 202411
January 20249
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314
September 202314
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202416
May 202425
April 202414
March 202421
February 202414
January 202414
December 202322
November 202315
October 202311
September 202324
August 202312
July 202330

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 202415
March 202410
February 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202411
May 202428
April 202416
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 202311
August 202317
July 202320

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202315
September 202314
August 202316
July 202339

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
October 20234
September 20231
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting18
    Burglary2
  • 3. Wisbech Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 6. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sheriffs Gardens
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Andrews Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Brambles
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wheatsheaf Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lazy Otter Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Cromwell Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Peacock Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Tower Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. White Hart Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Elm Side
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Cottier Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lupins Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hunter Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Saffron Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sandys Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Bedford Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. New Close Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Broad Baulk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sadler Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Bakery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1