ASHVALE, CB4 2SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 2SZ

ASHVALE, CB4 2SZ, Cambridge has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This CB4 2SZ 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 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 2SZ, encompassing approximately 5439 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB4 2SZ area, explore the CB4 2SZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

CB4 2SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montrose Close with total crimes: 6
  • Northfields Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Whitfield Close with total crimes: 5

ASHVALE, CB4 2SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.93100.00%
Vehicle crime65.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Public order20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8016.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.57-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.21-47.83%
Vehicle crime52.210.00%
Other theft40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.729.52%
Criminal damage and arson64.23-33.33%
Burglary41.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-33.33%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Public order20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.64-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson93.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6520.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.55200.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.1970.59%
Anti-social behaviour55.33150.00%
Burglary40.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.62-32.00%
Other theft53.1325.00%
Public order50.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.9366.67%
Other theft44.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-42.86%
Drugs40.74100.00%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-50.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.09-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour82.76700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.47-12.50%
Public order41.290.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.82-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson84.0414.29%
Public order41.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-33.33%
Other theft20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.566.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.88133.33%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.48-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour105.5125.00%
Burglary41.8433.33%
Public order30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime30.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.070.00%
Other theft41.470.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202414
July 202412
June 202423
May 202421
April 202429
March 202417
February 202425
January 202415
December 202322
November 202332
October 202330
September 202333

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Montrose Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Northfields Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Whitfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Moyne Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Brackley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Rutland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ellison Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thistle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Aragon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Caledon Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Neptune Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ennisdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fortescue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alex Wood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Mere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fordwich Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Aylesborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Verulam Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Albemarle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Abbots Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Crispin Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. St Catharines Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Rosehip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sweetpea Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Crawford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1