CB1 2UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB1 2UB

CB1 2UB, Cambridge has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This CB1 2UB 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 2UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB1 2UB, encompassing approximately 6183 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

CB1 2UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 8
  • Covent Garden with total crimes: 7

CB1 2UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.45-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.4062.50%
Bicycle theft92.10-18.18%
Shoplifting71.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Vehicle crime50.81-28.57%
Other theft30.81-40.00%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Public order30.49-70.00%
Theft from the person30.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.58212.50%
Bicycle theft114.04-21.43%
Public order101.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.62100.00%
Vehicle crime71.29-12.50%
Shoplifting61.13-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.97150.00%
Other theft50.8125.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft149.8640.00%
Shoplifting132.2630.00%
Vehicle crime82.10166.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.29-33.33%
Public order51.29-16.67%
Other theft40.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.65-42.86%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7071.43%
Bicycle theft101.94150.00%
Shoplifting101.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.62-12.50%
Public order61.1350.00%
Other theft50.9766.67%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.63-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences71.29-36.36%
Bicycle theft41.13-20.00%
Public order40.65-42.86%
Burglary40.65100.00%
Other theft30.65-40.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.32-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.86366.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.26-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences111.78-26.67%
Public order71.780.00%
Bicycle theft51.13-37.50%
Other theft50.81-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.4860.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.430.00%
Bicycle theft81.2914.29%
Public order71.29250.00%
Other theft61.13-14.29%
Burglary40.97100.00%
Shoplifting30.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.16-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8317.65%
Anti-social behaviour103.2342.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.62166.67%
Bicycle theft71.29-53.33%
Other theft71.1340.00%
Shoplifting51.13-28.57%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Public order20.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.51-19.05%
Bicycle theft152.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.43-30.00%
Shoplifting71.13250.00%
Other theft51.13-44.44%
Public order40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Drugs20.49-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.8110.53%
Anti-social behaviour103.4042.86%
Other theft91.6228.57%
Drugs91.46350.00%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Bicycle theft60.97-50.00%
Public order40.97-33.33%
Burglary30.65-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.32-83.33%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1090.00%
Bicycle theft123.079.09%
Shoplifting121.94140.00%
Burglary81.9414.29%
Other theft71.2916.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.13-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Public order60.97-50.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1210.35200.00%
Bicycle theft111.9422.22%
Violence and sexual offences101.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.62-25.00%
Burglary71.46250.00%
Other theft61.13-14.29%
Shoplifting50.97-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.940.00%
Bicycle theft91.940.00%
Shoplifting91.460.00%
Other theft71.460.00%
Vehicle crime71.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 202415
December 20236
November 202312
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 202416
February 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247
April 202411
March 202415
February 202420
January 202417
December 202321
November 202319
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 20242
April 202414
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 202312
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Mill Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Covent Garden
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Ravensworth Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Cambridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bradmore Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Cavendish Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Headly Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Ditchburn Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Norfolk Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Milford Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Sturton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. William Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Swann'S Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Angus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. David Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ainsworth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hooper Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kerridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Mackenzie Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Collier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Willis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Mortimer Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Cross Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1