CB4 1FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 1FW

CB4 1FW, Cambridge has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.87 per 1,000 population. This CB4 1FW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB4 postcode area, which has experienced 531 crimes and a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB4 1FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 1FW, encompassing approximately 3574 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

CB4 1FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Reach Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jane Brown Close with total crimes: 4
  • Frank'S Lane with total crimes: 3

CB4 1FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.87-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences62.80-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6820.00%
Shoplifting61.68-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.6866.67%
Public order41.40-60.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.78122.22%
Anti-social behaviour185.6080.00%
Shoplifting165.0445.45%
Public order104.48900.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8025.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.27120.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.08-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences92.80-35.71%
Other theft52.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.3927.27%
Violence and sexual offences143.927.69%
Criminal damage and arson73.92-63.16%
Shoplifting51.96-50.00%
Other theft41.40-42.86%
Public order31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-88.89%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1921.26111.11%
Violence and sexual offences135.328.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.64-8.33%
Shoplifting103.08-47.37%
Bicycle theft92.80200.00%
Other theft72.52-22.22%
Burglary21.96-33.33%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.36100.00%
Other theft93.36-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.5250.00%
Vehicle crime52.520.00%
Burglary31.40-57.14%
Public order30.84-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.84-70.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.230.00%
Bicycle theft102.800.00%
Other theft102.8066.67%
Burglary72.80250.00%
Public order71.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.68-25.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.80166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.24100.00%
Other theft62.2420.00%
Vehicle crime21.68-33.33%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1313.15116.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.6420.00%
Other theft53.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Burglary30.84-40.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.56-83.33%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.43-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.80600.00%
Bicycle theft61.96-25.00%
Shoplifting61.68-40.00%
Public order51.6866.67%
Burglary51.400.00%
Other theft41.40-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.79-40.91%
Other theft113.6437.50%
Shoplifting103.08900.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.80-11.11%
Bicycle theft82.240.00%
Burglary52.24400.00%
Public order31.40-25.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.18266.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.15-18.18%
Other theft82.5233.33%
Bicycle theft82.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-33.33%
Public order41.68-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1416.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.520.00%
Other theft61.680.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 202310
November 202313
October 202322
September 20236

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 202419
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411
April 202412
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202411
June 20245
May 202410
April 202419
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 202310
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 202410
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 202314

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB4 1FW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Long Reach Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Jane Brown Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Frank'S Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mays Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Gainsborough Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Grieve Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Nuffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Scarsdale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Squires Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Evergreens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Green End Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Laxton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bramley Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Anglers Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fallowfield
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Moss Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cheney Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Ribston Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Maitland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Mortlock Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sherbourne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1