GWYDIR STREET, CB1 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB1 2LH

GWYDIR STREET, CB1 2LH, Cambridge has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This CB1 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB1 2LH, encompassing approximately 6335 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB1 2LH area, explore the CB1 2LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-34.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

CB1 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Street with total crimes: 8
  • Covent Garden with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

GWYDIR STREET, CB1 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.84-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.63-10.00%
Shoplifting91.4250.00%
Bicycle theft71.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.100.00%
Vehicle crime50.95-37.50%
Other theft30.79-40.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Public order30.47-76.92%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.84288.89%
Public order135.52116.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.05233.33%
Vehicle crime81.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.26100.00%
Bicycle theft60.95-33.33%
Shoplifting60.95-64.71%
Other theft50.95-16.67%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.2654.55%
Bicycle theft92.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.42-57.14%
Vehicle crime81.42166.67%
Other theft61.260.00%
Public order60.95-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-40.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.8475.00%
Public order113.31120.00%
Shoplifting111.74120.00%
Bicycle theft61.74100.00%
Other theft60.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.95-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.79100.00%
Burglary30.63-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.47200.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.00-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour81.89-50.00%
Burglary81.26300.00%
Public order51.26-50.00%
Shoplifting50.79-66.67%
Other theft40.79-50.00%
Drugs40.6333.33%
Bicycle theft30.63-57.14%
Other crime30.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Robbery20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.89-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour162.68-5.88%
Shoplifting152.53275.00%
Public order102.37100.00%
Other theft81.580.00%
Bicycle theft71.260.00%
Drugs31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.4750.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.1014.29%
Anti-social behaviour173.79112.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.68-33.33%
Other theft81.260.00%
Bicycle theft71.26-30.00%
Public order51.1066.67%
Burglary40.79300.00%
Shoplifting40.63-42.86%
Drugs20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.16-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.31-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.31140.00%
Bicycle theft101.89-33.33%
Other theft81.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.2614.29%
Shoplifting71.26-12.50%
Theft from the person41.10300.00%
Public order30.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.42-3.85%
Bicycle theft153.95114.29%
Other theft82.37-27.27%
Shoplifting81.26166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.26-41.67%
Public order61.10-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Drugs20.79-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-66.67%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.5230.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.109.09%
Other theft111.8922.22%
Drugs101.7442.86%
Public order71.58-12.50%
Bicycle theft71.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Shoplifting30.79-76.92%
Burglary30.47-57.14%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.94-16.67%
Bicycle theft143.167.69%
Shoplifting132.21116.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.050.00%
Other theft91.7450.00%
Public order81.42-50.00%
Drugs71.26600.00%
Burglary71.1016.67%
Vehicle crime61.10200.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.05140.00%
Public order163.79220.00%
Bicycle theft132.5385.71%
Anti-social behaviour112.0522.22%
Other theft61.74-25.00%
Burglary60.95200.00%
Shoplifting60.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.47-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.210.00%
Shoplifting101.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.420.00%
Other theft81.420.00%
Vehicle crime81.260.00%
Bicycle theft71.260.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 202314
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 202412
January 20245
December 20235
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202435
July 20249
June 202421
May 202412
April 202417
March 202424
February 202421
January 202425
December 202326
November 202320
October 202324
September 202310

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 202416
March 202417
February 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202417
June 202411
May 20245
April 202415
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 202313
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 202310
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202316
September 20235

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB1 2LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mill Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Covent Garden
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fletcher'S Terrace
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Norfolk Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Hazell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bradmore Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Bradmore Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. York Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cavendish Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Headly Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Ditchburn Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Staffordshire Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Staffordshire Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Norfolk Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Milford Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Sturton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Swann'S Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Angus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Wetenhall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cavendish Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ainsworth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hooper Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Kerridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mackenzie Road
    Total1
    Burglary1