WARD ROAD, CB1 3SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB1 3SY

WARD ROAD, CB1 3SY, Cambridge has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.69 per 1,000 population. This CB1 3SY 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 3SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB1 3SY, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (10.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CB1 3SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 65
  • Walpole Road with total crimes: 4
  • Perne Road with total crimes: 3

WARD ROAD, CB1 3SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6120.6910.91%
Violence and sexual offences915.7828.57%
Public order32.3350.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-83.33%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5519.6612.24%
Violence and sexual offences714.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55200.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4916.30-3.92%
Violence and sexual offences612.670.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5116.81-13.56%
Violence and sexual offences613.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55200.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order10.52-83.33%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5920.4373.53%
Violence and sexual offences615.26100.00%
Public order61.55-40.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3415.52-12.82%
Public order108.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.59250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3913.97-30.36%
Violence and sexual offences410.09-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.03300.00%
Public order41.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5619.1451.35%
Violence and sexual offences714.49-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3716.5568.18%
Violence and sexual offences99.57-18.18%
Public order52.33150.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2211.38-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences115.6937.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.78200.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3813.1922.58%
Violence and sexual offences89.83166.67%
Public order22.07100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3110.09-42.59%
Violence and sexual offences38.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Public order10.26-83.33%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5420.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.970.00%
Public order62.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 586 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202455
July 202449
June 202451
May 202459
April 202434
March 202439
February 202456
January 202437
December 202322
November 202338
October 202331
September 202354

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total65
    Shoplifting61
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Walpole Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Perne Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Perne Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Missleton Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Trevone Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Birdwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Britten Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1