WOODHEAD DRIVE, CB4 1YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 1YL

WOODHEAD DRIVE, CB4 1YL, Cambridge has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This CB4 1YL 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 1YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 1YL, encompassing approximately 4951 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

CB4 1YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Eaton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Scarsdale Close with total crimes: 2

WOODHEAD DRIVE, CB4 1YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.88-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences93.43-40.00%
Public order61.8220.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.94100.00%
Shoplifting183.64157.14%
Violence and sexual offences153.64-11.76%
Public order53.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Robbery30.8150.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary20.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.7013.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.4380.00%
Shoplifting71.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4150.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Public order20.40-75.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7166.67%
Shoplifting143.03-46.15%
Public order82.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Other crime30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.25-30.77%
Public order81.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.210.00%
Burglary41.01-60.00%
Other theft30.81-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.73-36.59%
Violence and sexual offences135.2518.18%
Burglary102.63150.00%
Other theft72.02250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4166.67%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4114.14105.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.2837.50%
Burglary42.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting208.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.88-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.62700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62100.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.20-83.33%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.88-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.83-14.29%
Public order62.42500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.07-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-33.33%
Burglary40.81300.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.890.00%
Shoplifting73.03-76.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.210.00%
Other theft41.21300.00%
Public order20.81-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3013.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.060.00%
Public order73.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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

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

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 20247
June 202414
May 202426
April 202426
March 202441
February 202420
January 202410
December 202314
November 202335
October 20237
September 202330

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202417
June 202415
May 20249
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202418
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
  • 2. Eaton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Scarsdale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Apthorpe Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Squires Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sherbourne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Robert Jennings Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hopkins Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Woodhouse Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Jolley Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Downham'S Lane
    Total1
    Public order1