WATER LANE, CB4 1XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 1XZ

WATER LANE, CB4 1XZ, Cambridge has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This CB4 1XZ 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 1XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 1XZ, encompassing approximately 3798 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CB4 1XZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jane Brown Close with total crimes: 4
  • Frank'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Mays Way with total crimes: 3

WATER LANE, CB4 1XZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.90-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Robbery30.79200.00%
Public order20.79-66.67%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.2766.67%
Public order62.630.00%
Bicycle theft41.580.00%
Other theft31.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-87.50%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.486.67%
Burglary84.21700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.84-14.29%
Public order61.5820.00%
Other theft51.5866.67%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.067.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.95-41.67%
Public order51.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.377.69%
Anti-social behaviour123.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1620.00%
Burglary31.58-57.14%
Drugs30.790.00%
Other theft30.79-40.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.438.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.4233.33%
Burglary72.11-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.8466.67%
Other theft51.320.00%
Public order41.3233.33%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1512.11650.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.160.00%
Other theft51.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.580.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.48-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour72.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.8425.00%
Drugs41.32300.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order20.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0088.89%
Public order64.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-50.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 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 offences97.90-30.77%
Public order72.37600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.84-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Other theft20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.42-16.67%
Other theft42.63100.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.160.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
July 202416
June 202415
May 202414
April 202413
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 202415
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jane Brown Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Frank'S Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mays Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Regatta Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mercers Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Squires Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Ashfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Evergreens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Anglers Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fallowfield
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Jolley Ford Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Water Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1