CB4 2XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 2XL

CB4 2XL, Cambridge has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population. This CB4 2XL 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 2XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 2XL, encompassing approximately 5606 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CB4 2XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montrose Close with total crimes: 6
  • Hercules Close with total crimes: 6
  • Northfields Avenue with total crimes: 6

CB4 2XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5290.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.39125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.61-25.00%
Public order61.6150.00%
Vehicle crime61.0750.00%
Burglary31.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.6733.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.14-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Burglary40.71300.00%
Vehicle crime40.71-20.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In July 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 offences136.24-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour92.3280.00%
Vehicle crime51.61400.00%
Other theft40.89300.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-92.31%
Burglary10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.9262.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.32-28.57%
Public order30.89200.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.18-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.92-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson83.5760.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.43133.33%
Burglary51.250.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.71300.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.2122.73%
Criminal damage and arson54.82-16.67%
Burglary50.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.7815.79%
Criminal damage and arson63.92100.00%
Other theft31.07-57.14%
Public order30.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.03-5.00%
Other theft73.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.45-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.57166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.430.00%
Other theft71.25250.00%
Public order41.25100.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.67-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.2860.00%
Burglary41.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.956.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.710.00%
Public order51.7866.67%
Burglary50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-16.67%
Other theft40.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In September 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 offences3012.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.350.00%
Other theft61.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.070.00%
Burglary51.070.00%
Bicycle theft40.890.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202413
June 202422
May 202420
April 202427
March 202422
February 202419
January 202420
December 202322
November 202324
October 202332
September 202330

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Montrose Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hercules Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Northfields Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Moyne Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Stanley Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Crathern Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ellison Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Neal Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aragon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Augustus Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Caledon Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Neptune Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ennisdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Aylesborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Verulam Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Albemarle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Abbots Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Crispin Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Iceni Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Rosehip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sweetpea Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Crawford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Minerva Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chadwick Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. King'S Hedges Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Apollo Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Graham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1