PEN CLOSE, CB1 9HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB1 9HN

PEN CLOSE, CB1 9HN, Cambridge has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population. This CB1 9HN 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 9HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB1 9HN, encompassing approximately 4644 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB1 9HN area, explore the CB1 9HN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CB1 9HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shepherd'S Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

PEN CLOSE, CB1 9HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.45700.00%
Other theft41.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-50.00%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.58500.00%
Other theft51.29-16.67%
Public order41.08300.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.24125.00%
Other theft63.88100.00%
Public order11.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.46-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour51.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2462.50%
Public order32.80-50.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Shoplifting30.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.11166.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.7260.00%
Public order61.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-25.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.54-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-16.67%
Burglary41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8633.33%
Other theft30.860.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1866.67%
Vehicle crime63.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29100.00%
Burglary41.29100.00%
Public order40.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.94400.00%
Public order51.08400.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8133.33%
Other crime32.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%
Shoplifting30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202412
June 202418
May 20248
April 202413
March 20248
February 20245
January 202411
December 202315
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB1 9HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Colville Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shepherd'S Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 4. Headington Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Arran Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lucerne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Yarrow Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keates Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chelwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rush Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clover Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Comfrey Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Malletts Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Pen Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Chalfont Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Mill End Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Welstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Highdene Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1