DOWNHAMS LANE, CB4 1XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 1XT

DOWNHAMS LANE, CB4 1XT, Cambridge has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.07 per 1,000 population. This CB4 1XT 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 1XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 1XT, encompassing approximately 4881 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB4 1XT area, explore the CB4 1XT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-84.62% decrease)

CB4 1XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eaton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stirling Close with total crimes: 1
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 1

DOWNHAMS LANE, CB4 1XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.07-60.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-84.62%
Public order20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.99-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour133.0785.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.66-42.86%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0160.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.28250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4375.00%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.960.00%
Public order42.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.82-20.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Other theft20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.370.00%
Public order52.05150.00%
Other theft51.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0225.00%
Burglary31.02-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1542.86%
Burglary72.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.4333.33%
Other theft40.820.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51-36.36%
Other theft41.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3337.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.25-11.11%
Burglary51.640.00%
Other theft41.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7150.00%
Public order71.84600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2325.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.51-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.82-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.070.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202416
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
October 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eaton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Stirling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Squires Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Robert Jennings Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hopkins Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Jolley Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Downham'S Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Beeches
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Maio Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blackthorn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Austin Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Pakenham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1