CB2 8AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB2 8AG

CB2 8AG, Cambridge has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population. This CB2 8AG 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 8AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB2 8AG, encompassing approximately 1065 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB2 8AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gilpin Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wilkinson Place with total crimes: 3
  • Queensway with total crimes: 2

CB2 8AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.08250.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.57-33.33%
Other crime21.880.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.880.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.82100.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Theft from the person11.880.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.82-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5140.00%
Public order16.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.57150.00%
Other theft24.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.69-71.43%
Other crime21.880.00%
Burglary11.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.45600.00%
Burglary16.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.750.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.88-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.750.00%
Other theft11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.75-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.390.00%
Bicycle theft24.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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
August 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gilpin Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wilkinson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queensway
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Richard Foster Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gilpin Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1