ASTER WAY, CB4 2XR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 2XR

ASTER WAY, CB4 2XR, South Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This CB4 2XR 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 2XR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 2XR, encompassing approximately 4393 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

CB4 2XR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Unwin Square with total crimes: 6
  • Hercules Close with total crimes: 6
  • Marmalade Lane with total crimes: 5

ASTER WAY, CB4 2XR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.5211.11%
Violence and sexual offences102.2811.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.28300.00%
Public order81.82100.00%
Vehicle crime51.8225.00%
Other theft51.140.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.4212.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.05-47.06%
Other theft52.0525.00%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Public order40.910.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.106.25%
Anti-social behaviour83.8760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-42.86%
Other theft40.91300.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.6475.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-16.67%
Public order31.140.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In May 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 offences128.19-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour62.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%

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 offences198.4211.76%
Anti-social behaviour54.32400.00%
Shoplifting31.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-50.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.87200.00%
Shoplifting61.370.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Other theft10.46-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.79-39.29%
Other theft63.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.1466.67%
Burglary31.140.00%
Public order30.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.0221.74%
Criminal damage and arson86.3760.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.82100.00%
Public order61.82200.00%
Other theft61.37100.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.23-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.140.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.154.55%
Criminal damage and arson85.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-73.33%
Bicycle theft30.9150.00%
Burglary30.68-25.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.57-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour155.0187.50%
Other theft63.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-16.67%
Burglary41.1433.33%
Public order30.91200.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Other theft51.370.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202417
June 202416
May 202412
April 202419
March 202417
February 202417
January 202428
December 202323
November 202323
October 202322
September 202323

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Unwin Square
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hercules Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Marmalade Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Moyne Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Stanley Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ellison Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cranesbill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Albemarle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Abbots Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Crispin Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Sturmer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Iceni Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rosehip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sweetpea Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Crawford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Minerva Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chadwick Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Apollo Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Graham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Engledow Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1