FAIRFAX ROAD, CB1 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB1 3AY

FAIRFAX ROAD, CB1 3AY, Cambridge has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This CB1 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB1 3AY, encompassing approximately 6141 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB1 3AY area, explore the CB1 3AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CB1 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ross Street with total crimes: 4
  • St Philip'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

FAIRFAX ROAD, CB1 3AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.05-31.25%
Vehicle crime51.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Public order20.49-71.43%
Other theft20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.51-15.79%
Public order72.61250.00%
Shoplifting61.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-81.82%
Other theft20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9890.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.09266.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.79600.00%
Shoplifting51.14400.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Other theft20.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.88-28.57%
Public order51.6325.00%
Other theft40.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-60.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.65180.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.28-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Public order40.65100.00%
Shoplifting30.65200.00%
Other theft30.49200.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.63-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8630.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.6533.33%
Other theft30.65-57.14%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.00-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.63166.67%
Other theft71.30250.00%
Bicycle theft31.14-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.95-21.43%
Bicycle theft81.79700.00%
Shoplifting41.3033.33%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-40.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9866.67%
Public order40.8133.33%
Shoplifting30.65-57.14%
Burglary30.490.00%
Other theft30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-90.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft107.16900.00%
Shoplifting71.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.98-64.71%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-25.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.19142.86%
Shoplifting52.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81100.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-62.50%
Other theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour87.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.300.00%
Public order61.140.00%
Vehicle crime60.980.00%
Shoplifting50.980.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202419
June 202410
May 202414
April 20245
March 202413
February 202410
January 202411
December 202314
November 20236
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 202310
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202411
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB1 3AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ross Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Philip'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pym Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Winstanley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Cavendish Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Fairfax Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vineyard Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vinery Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Danesbury Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St Philips Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hemingford Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Thoday Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wetenhall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cavendish Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ainsworth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kerridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1