CB1 1BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB1 1BT

CB1 1BT, Cambridge has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.60 per 1,000 population. This CB1 1BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB1 postcode area, which has experienced 563 crimes and a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB1 1BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB1 1BT, encompassing approximately 4623 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB1 1BT area, explore the CB1 1BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

CB1 1BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvest Way with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

CB1 1BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.6028.57%
Violence and sexual offences153.89-40.00%
Shoplifting113.24-15.38%
Other theft92.3880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9533.33%
Bicycle theft81.73-11.11%
Public order51.73-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Burglary30.87-40.00%
Theft from the person20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Robbery10.43-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.41212.50%
Anti-social behaviour145.4175.00%
Shoplifting133.03-13.33%
Bicycle theft92.8150.00%
Public order91.9580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.950.00%
Burglary51.3066.67%
Robbery51.08400.00%
Other theft51.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Theft from the person30.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1515.1466.67%
Other theft103.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.16-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour81.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.7320.00%
Bicycle theft61.30-25.00%
Public order51.30-44.44%
Theft from the person31.08200.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.2562.50%
Anti-social behaviour145.620.00%
Public order93.0312.50%
Shoplifting91.95-52.63%
Bicycle theft81.95166.67%
Other theft51.73-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Robbery51.080.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.03111.11%
Violence and sexual offences164.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.46-6.67%
Public order83.03-27.27%
Other theft81.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.73-44.44%
Bicycle theft31.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Theft from the person30.65-40.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Burglary30.65-25.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.63-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour154.337.14%
Public order113.2437.50%
Bicycle theft92.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.95-10.00%
Shoplifting91.95-25.00%
Other theft81.95-20.00%
Theft from the person51.73150.00%
Burglary41.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.87300.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.2886.67%
Anti-social behaviour146.0655.56%
Shoplifting123.03-14.29%
Other theft102.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.1642.86%
Burglary82.16166.67%
Public order81.7314.29%
Bicycle theft71.73-12.50%
Theft from the person21.510.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.73-6.25%
Shoplifting143.2455.56%
Other theft123.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.600.00%
Bicycle theft81.95-52.94%
Public order71.7316.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.51133.33%
Burglary31.51-40.00%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1720.11142.86%
Violence and sexual offences163.68-15.79%
Other theft143.4655.56%
Anti-social behaviour93.03-35.71%
Shoplifting91.95-57.14%
Public order61.950.00%
Vehicle crime51.30-44.44%
Burglary51.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Theft from the person20.65-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2122.28133.33%
Violence and sexual offences194.54-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour144.1140.00%
Theft from the person123.03300.00%
Other theft92.600.00%
Vehicle crime91.9512.50%
Bicycle theft71.95-22.22%
Public order61.51-33.33%
Robbery21.300.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.554.55%
Anti-social behaviour104.97-16.67%
Bicycle theft92.16-35.71%
Public order91.95-35.71%
Other theft91.9580.00%
Shoplifting91.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-50.00%
Drugs40.870.00%
Burglary30.87-62.50%
Theft from the person30.65-25.00%
Robbery20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.9346.67%
Bicycle theft144.767.69%
Public order143.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.030.00%
Shoplifting122.60-29.41%
Burglary82.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.73-27.27%
Other theft51.73-72.22%
Theft from the person41.08100.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1824.010.00%
Shoplifting173.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.680.00%
Bicycle theft133.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.600.00%
Public order72.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.510.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202425
July 20248
June 202426
May 202416
April 202420
March 202428
February 202415
January 202416
December 202319
November 202323
October 202322
September 202315

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 202412
January 202414
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 202318

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 20249
May 202419
April 20249
March 202412
February 202414
January 20249
December 202321
November 20239
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 202312
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20248
June 202414
May 202414
April 202415
March 202414
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202310
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 202417
December 20237
November 20239
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB1 1BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harvest Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. James Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Fair Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Fitzroy Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burleigh Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. East Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Norfolk Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Silverwood Close
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Paradise Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Matthew'S Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Nelson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parsonage Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Bradmore Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Bradmore Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burleigh Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. St Matthew'S Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. York Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Abbey Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Severn Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Napier Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Christchurch Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Midsummer Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Brunswick Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Stanway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Staffordshire Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Staffordshire Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Norfolk Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1