CB1 3ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB1 3ER

CB1 3ER, Cambridge has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.23 per 1,000 population. This CB1 3ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB1 postcode area, which has experienced 635 crimes and a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB1 3ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB1 3ER, encompassing approximately 4568 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

CB1 3ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

CB1 3ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2346.15%
Shoplifting134.16-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.85-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.7520.00%
Public order61.31100.00%
Other theft41.3133.33%
Bicycle theft30.88-25.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.6987.50%
Violence and sexual offences133.2844.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.85350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Bicycle theft41.090.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.85-50.00%
Shoplifting81.97-50.00%
Other theft61.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Bicycle theft41.090.00%
Public order40.88-20.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.6680.00%
Shoplifting163.9460.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.50-28.57%
Public order51.09-16.67%
Burglary41.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-75.00%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.50-50.00%
Shoplifting102.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.19-36.36%
Public order61.53100.00%
Bicycle theft41.31-42.86%
Burglary30.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.07-9.09%
Shoplifting144.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.0637.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.41166.67%
Bicycle theft71.7575.00%
Burglary61.53100.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Other theft30.66-66.67%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.4222.22%
Shoplifting144.8255.56%
Other theft93.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.97166.67%
Bicycle theft41.75-55.56%
Burglary30.880.00%
Public order30.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-75.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.985.88%
Anti-social behaviour123.9450.00%
Bicycle theft92.63125.00%
Shoplifting91.97-18.18%
Public order61.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-33.33%
Other theft30.880.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.32-10.53%
Shoplifting113.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.41-20.00%
Public order81.7560.00%
Vehicle crime61.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3166.67%
Bicycle theft41.09-55.56%
Robbery30.880.00%
Other theft30.66-62.50%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2219.7037.50%
Violence and sexual offences194.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.1666.67%
Bicycle theft92.1980.00%
Other theft81.97100.00%
Public order51.750.00%
Drugs41.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Theft from the person30.66200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.8890.00%
Shoplifting164.1660.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.50-14.29%
Public order51.31-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.0925.00%
Other theft41.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Robbery10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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 offences1011.60-44.44%
Shoplifting102.1925.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-22.22%
Public order61.53-40.00%
Other theft51.31-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-50.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.290.00%
Public order103.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.190.00%
Shoplifting81.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.750.00%
Other theft61.750.00%
Vehicle crime61.310.00%
Bicycle theft61.310.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20238

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202413
June 20249
May 202418
April 202410
March 202420
February 202422
January 202418
December 202317
November 202319
October 202319
September 202310
August 202318

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 202416
March 20248
February 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237
August 20239

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 202416
April 202410
March 202414
February 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 202322
October 202316
September 202310
August 20238

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236
August 202310

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 4. Rowlinson Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harvest Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winstanley Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pym Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Milford Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sturton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Fairsford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Silverwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. York Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Rivar Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. York Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Henley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ainsworth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1