CB2 1UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB2 1UW

CB2 1UW, Cambridge has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.69 per 1,000 population. This CB2 1UW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB2 postcode area, which has experienced 392 crimes and a crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB2 1UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB2 1UW, encompassing approximately 3714 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB2 1UW area, explore the CB2 1UW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

CB2 1UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Hill with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Sidney Street with total crimes: 12

CB2 1UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.6945.45%
Shoplifting188.615.88%
Other theft94.8528.57%
Theft from the person72.42-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.88-53.85%
Public order41.62-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-71.43%
Drugs20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-88.89%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.03-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour185.9280.00%
Shoplifting174.85-29.17%
Bicycle theft134.58-13.33%
Public order133.500.00%
Theft from the person83.50-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.1575.00%
Other theft71.88-53.33%
Burglary41.8833.33%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3135.533.33%
Shoplifting248.349.09%
Bicycle theft156.4650.00%
Theft from the person154.04275.00%
Other theft154.0425.00%
Public order134.048.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.50-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.69-33.33%
Burglary31.080.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.883.45%
Shoplifting228.080.00%
Other theft125.929.09%
Anti-social behaviour123.23-25.00%
Public order123.23-14.29%
Bicycle theft103.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.6950.00%
Theft from the person41.62-33.33%
Drugs11.08-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2934.19141.67%
Shoplifting227.8129.41%
Anti-social behaviour165.9260.00%
Bicycle theft154.3125.00%
Public order144.0475.00%
Other theft113.77120.00%
Theft from the person62.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Drugs20.81-60.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.07-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences124.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft123.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.2325.00%
Public order82.6914.29%
Theft from the person72.15250.00%
Drugs51.880.00%
Other theft51.35-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-55.56%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.5020.00%
Other theft188.08350.00%
Shoplifting184.8528.57%
Bicycle theft154.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.04350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.42-55.56%
Public order72.15-30.00%
Drugs51.88400.00%
Robbery21.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.54-77.78%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.65-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour186.7363.64%
Shoplifting144.850.00%
Bicycle theft103.770.00%
Public order102.69100.00%
Theft from the person92.69800.00%
Other theft42.42-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.7720.00%
Shoplifting148.08-41.67%
Other theft133.7785.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.50175.00%
Bicycle theft102.9666.67%
Public order52.69-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.35100.00%
Burglary21.08-66.67%
Drugs10.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.27-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.8013.64%
Shoplifting246.73100.00%
Public order116.4622.22%
Theft from the person82.96-57.89%
Other theft72.15-36.36%
Bicycle theft61.88-71.43%
Burglary61.62100.00%
Drugs41.620.00%
Possession of weapons41.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-50.00%
Robbery41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft215.9231.25%
Theft from the person195.6590.00%
Shoplifting125.110.00%
Other theft113.23-15.38%
Public order92.9628.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Burglary30.81-40.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.8817.86%
Bicycle theft168.886.67%
Other theft134.3162.50%
Shoplifting123.50-42.86%
Theft from the person103.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6914.29%
Public order72.15-22.22%
Burglary51.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3525.00%
Robbery21.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.420.00%
Shoplifting217.540.00%
Bicycle theft155.650.00%
Public order94.040.00%
Theft from the person82.420.00%
Other theft82.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.150.00%
Burglary51.880.00%
Possession of weapons51.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 202410
May 202415
April 202412
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 202321
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202415
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20249
January 20241
December 20238
November 202319
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202422
July 202431
June 202430
May 202429
April 202412
March 202430
February 202425
January 202430
December 202325
November 202322
October 202333
September 202328

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202415
June 202412
May 202411
April 20245
March 202418
February 20244
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202424
June 202422
May 202422
April 202417
March 202418
February 202414
January 202414
December 202324
November 202312
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202413
June 202412
May 202414
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202418
July 202410
June 202412
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 202418
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB2 1UW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Hill
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Sidney Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hobson Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Green Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 8. Portugal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Trinity Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. St Mary'S Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Malcolm Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Ship Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Park Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. New Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Whyman'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Northampton Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Chesterton Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Magdalene Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Alpha Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. East Hertford Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Thompson'S Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1