WAGSTAFF CLOSE, CB4 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 2PS

WAGSTAFF CLOSE, CB4 2PS, Cambridge has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This CB4 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 2PS, encompassing approximately 4778 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CB4 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfields Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Lavender Road with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

WAGSTAFF CLOSE, CB4 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.26300.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.5171.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.51500.00%
Public order51.2625.00%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.42-60.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.0275.00%
Shoplifting51.46150.00%
Public order41.0533.33%
Drugs30.84-25.00%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-87.50%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.42-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.1460.00%
Other theft41.670.00%
Drugs40.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Public order30.63-40.00%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.3926.32%
Anti-social behaviour85.0260.00%
Public order51.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0525.00%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Burglary30.63-25.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.98-28.57%
Burglary41.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Other theft30.840.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.3746.15%
Anti-social behaviour73.98-22.22%
Public order41.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.79-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7228.57%
Burglary41.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-20.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4681.82%
Anti-social behaviour74.1975.00%
Burglary61.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26400.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-20.00%
Public order40.84100.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.07-38.89%
Vehicle crime52.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0533.33%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3738.46%
Vehicle crime53.77150.00%
Other theft41.05-20.00%
Public order40.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.70-23.53%
Other theft52.72150.00%
Public order31.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.560.00%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202424
June 202415
May 202424
April 202419
March 202419
February 202413
January 202420
December 202311
November 202318
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB4 2PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Northfields Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lavender Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Campkin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Peter Cowell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Garry Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Apthorpe Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Blackberry Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Nuns Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crathern Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Woodhouse Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Jolley Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Crowland Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Arden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bagot Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Caravere Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Markham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cobholm Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1