CB2 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB2 8BU

CB2 8BU, Cambridge has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This CB2 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB2 8BU, encompassing approximately 2010 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB2 8BU area, explore the CB2 8BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CB2 8BU 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
  • Glenalmond Avenue with total crimes: 3

CB2 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4466.67%
Other theft54.97150.00%
Bicycle theft32.49200.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-91.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.97100.00%
Other theft22.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.94-12.50%
Other crime43.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.99300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-66.67%
Public order21.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.9280.00%
Shoplifting84.48100.00%
Other theft43.98100.00%
Burglary41.990.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-75.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.9525.00%
Bicycle theft42.490.00%
Shoplifting41.99-66.67%
Other theft21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.95500.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.97-20.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.96150.00%
Other theft32.49200.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.99-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.96400.00%
Public order32.490.00%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-66.67%
Burglary10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4933.33%
Other theft11.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.45-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.49-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, 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 arson813.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.980.00%
Bicycle theft23.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 202412
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB2 8BU 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. Glenalmond Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Queensway
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Richard Foster Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Norwich Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bateman Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fitzwilliam Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Gilpin Place
    Total1
    Other theft1