CB2 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB2 8AB

CB2 8AB, Cambridge has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This CB2 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB2 8AB, encompassing approximately 1658 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB2 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilkinson Place with total crimes: 3
  • Queensway with total crimes: 2
  • Richard Foster Road with total crimes: 2

CB2 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.63100.00%
Bicycle theft32.41200.00%
Robbery11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.63400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.010.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime45.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21100.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.22200.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.62-33.33%
Drugs11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.220.00%
Bicycle theft21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB2 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wilkinson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Queensway
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Richard Foster Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norwich Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Bateman Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gilpin Place
    Total1
    Other theft1