CB2 8DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB2 8DR

CB2 8DR, Cambridge has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This CB2 8DR 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 8DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB2 8DR, encompassing approximately 2657 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

CB2 8DR 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 8DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.2814.29%
Other theft43.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.4014.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.0116.67%
Other theft22.63100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.40133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.63-33.33%
Public order22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.16125.00%
Bicycle theft63.39100.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In May 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 offences44.14-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.510.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.010.00%
Other crime21.880.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.89400.00%
Bicycle theft21.880.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.010.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft33.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-25.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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 offences44.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7725.00%
Bicycle theft31.880.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.53-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-50.00%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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 arson89.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20246
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
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 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB2 8DR 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. Homerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Queensway
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Richard Foster Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Fitzwilliam Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Purbeck Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Gilpin Place
    Total1
    Other theft1