SCOTLAND ROAD, CB4 1QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 1QE

SCOTLAND ROAD, CB4 1QE, Cambridge has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This CB4 1QE 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 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 1QE, encompassing approximately 4927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

CB4 1QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1309 with total crimes: 13
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Maple Close with total crimes: 3

SCOTLAND ROAD, CB4 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.71-42.86%
Shoplifting102.4442.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-55.56%
Public order30.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Bicycle theft20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.41-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.1923.53%
Anti-social behaviour94.2650.00%
Public order91.83-30.77%
Shoplifting71.83-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson51.4266.67%
Drugs41.010.00%
Bicycle theft30.81200.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-83.33%
Burglary10.20-90.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.035.56%
Violence and sexual offences173.866.25%
Public order133.4544.44%
Burglary102.64233.33%
Other theft62.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.9928.57%
Violence and sexual offences163.6560.00%
Public order93.2580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.83-44.44%
Robbery31.0150.00%
Bicycle theft30.61200.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.157.69%
Violence and sexual offences102.84-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.03-10.00%
Public order51.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Burglary20.81-75.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9945.45%
Shoplifting133.25225.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.6411.11%
Burglary82.03-38.46%
Public order41.620.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-50.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1310.55550.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.64-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour92.23-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.83500.00%
Public order41.22-42.86%
Shoplifting40.81-42.86%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.74-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.6457.14%
Public order72.23600.00%
Shoplifting71.42600.00%
Bicycle theft31.42200.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.327.69%
Anti-social behaviour72.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-20.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.20-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.9462.50%
Public order82.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.6225.00%
Shoplifting51.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-33.33%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Burglary20.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.62-14.29%
Public order61.22500.00%
Burglary51.2266.67%
Shoplifting51.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.44-22.22%
Shoplifting61.42100.00%
Burglary31.2250.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202413
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20238
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202417
June 202416
May 202410
April 202416
March 202411
February 202413
January 202414
December 202313
November 20238
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 202413
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202419
June 202418
May 202414
April 202413
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A1309
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Maple Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Ferry Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Thrifts Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elmfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Union Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chesnut Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Swallow Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scotland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dalton Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stirling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ashfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pakenham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1