CB3 0AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB3 0AQ

CB3 0AQ, Cambridge has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.56 per 1,000 population. This CB3 0AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB3 postcode area, which has experienced 164 crimes and a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB3 0AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB3 0AQ, encompassing approximately 875 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CB3 0AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portugal Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Ship Lane with total crimes: 2

CB3 0AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.5650.00%
Other theft410.2833.33%
Bicycle theft34.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-66.67%
Burglary22.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.28-50.00%
Shoplifting11.14-50.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences637.70-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.8550.00%
Burglary56.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.710.00%
Other theft33.43-57.14%
Shoplifting23.43100.00%
Public order22.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Theft from the person12.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.14-83.33%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences739.9816.67%
Other theft78.0040.00%
Bicycle theft68.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.570.00%
Public order33.4350.00%
Theft from the person23.430.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Shoplifting12.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.41-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.85100.00%
Other theft56.8566.67%
Bicycle theft35.71-50.00%
Shoplifting23.430.00%
Public order22.28-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1038.84150.00%
Public order811.42300.00%
Bicycle theft69.1420.00%
Other theft36.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4350.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In April 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft520.56-28.57%
Other theft45.71-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.57-55.56%
Public order24.57-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.83125.00%
Bicycle theft710.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.00-25.00%
Other theft56.85150.00%
Public order55.7125.00%
Burglary35.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Drugs23.430.00%
Robbery12.280.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour828.5660.00%
Bicycle theft49.140.00%
Public order44.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.57-50.00%
Theft from the person24.570.00%
Other theft22.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences837.7060.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.14400.00%
Bicycle theft45.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.57200.00%
Other theft33.430.00%
Public order23.43-33.33%
Burglary22.28-50.00%
Drugs22.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Shoplifting12.280.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.99-16.67%
Burglary45.710.00%
Bicycle theft34.57-50.00%
Public order33.430.00%
Robbery23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.28-66.67%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft636.55-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences66.85-45.45%
Burglary46.85300.00%
Other theft34.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Public order33.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.43-25.00%
Theft from the person23.43100.00%
Possession of weapons12.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1139.9857.14%
Bicycle theft712.570.00%
Other theft68.0020.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.43-50.00%
Public order11.14-75.00%
Theft from the person11.14-66.67%
Burglary11.140.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft743.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.000.00%
Other theft58.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.710.00%
Public order44.570.00%
Theft from the person34.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB3 0AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Portugal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ship Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Park Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. New Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Whyman'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northampton Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Chesterton Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Magdalene Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mount Pleasant Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shelly Garden
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Alpha Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Hale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hilda Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. East Hertford Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Thompson'S Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1