CB1 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB1 3BQ

CB1 3BQ, Cambridge has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This CB1 3BQ 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 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB1 3BQ, encompassing approximately 7223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

CB1 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Fletcher'S Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 5

CB1 3BQ 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.2815.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.1810.00%
Vehicle crime91.5250.00%
Bicycle theft51.25400.00%
Public order50.69-16.67%
Other theft40.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.28-71.43%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In August 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 offences208.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.7766.67%
Shoplifting71.38250.00%
Vehicle crime60.97100.00%
Public order60.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-70.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-80.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.239.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.66233.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.38-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Public order30.42-57.14%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.81-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour81.52-20.00%
Public order71.11600.00%
Bicycle theft50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.06125.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.4966.67%
Bicycle theft51.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Burglary30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime30.42200.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.11-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Other theft40.55-20.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Public order30.42-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.52-16.67%
Other theft51.380.00%
Public order40.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.55-60.00%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.66450.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.520.00%
Shoplifting61.52-14.29%
Other theft50.83150.00%
Vehicle crime50.6966.67%
Bicycle theft50.69-28.57%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft71.66250.00%
Shoplifting70.9716.67%
Vehicle crime30.97-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-75.00%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Other theft20.28-33.33%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Drugs10.28-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.31166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.2214.29%
Vehicle crime71.1140.00%
Shoplifting60.9720.00%
Drugs60.83200.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-20.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Other theft30.42-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.42-71.43%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.89166.67%
Bicycle theft71.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.9740.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.830.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.69400.00%
Shoplifting50.690.00%
Burglary30.69-50.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.26-20.00%
Bicycle theft71.110.00%
Burglary60.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.83-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-88.89%
Drugs10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.340.00%
Shoplifting91.380.00%
Vehicle crime91.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 202411
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202412
June 202411
May 202418
April 20248
March 202410
February 202412
January 202412
December 202316
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
September 20239

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fletcher'S Terrace
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mill Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rustat Avenue
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Romsey Terrace
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Ross Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brackyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Cambridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hazell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Philip'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Madras Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Greville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cavendish Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Headly Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Suez Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Corrie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. William Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Swann'S Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Angus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. David Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cockburn Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. St Philips Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Hemingford Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Thoday Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wetenhall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Cavendish Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hooper Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1