CB4 3XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB4 3XW

CB4 3XW, South Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This CB4 3XW 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 3XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB4 3XW, encompassing approximately 3716 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB4 3XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Unwin Square with total crimes: 6
  • Molewood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Moyne Close with total crimes: 4

CB4 3XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.3071.43%
Vehicle crime63.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.610.00%
Public order51.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.46-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.8820.00%
Other theft41.61100.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3418.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.80-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.610.00%
Burglary31.35-25.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-37.50%
Public order51.3566.67%
Burglary41.3533.33%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.11-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.84300.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Shoplifting20.54-66.67%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6581.82%
Shoplifting65.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6166.67%
Public order51.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-60.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.76-47.62%
Vehicle crime62.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-50.00%
Public order41.35-33.33%
Burglary31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-57.14%
Drugs30.810.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.690.00%
Public order61.88100.00%
Other theft41.6133.33%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.1123.53%
Criminal damage and arson75.6540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88100.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4913.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.5725.00%
Bicycle theft31.35200.00%
Other theft20.81-66.67%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-83.33%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.187.14%
Anti-social behaviour124.04100.00%
Other theft63.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-20.00%
Public order41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.610.00%
Bicycle theft31.350.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
April 202418
March 202420
February 202411
January 202421
December 202321
November 202317
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 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 3XW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Unwin Square
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Molewood Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moyne Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Stanley Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ellison Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thistle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Walnut Tree Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blandford Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cranesbill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Aylesborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Verulam Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Abbots Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Crispin Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. St Catharines Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Blackhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sturmer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Iceni Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Rosehip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sweetpea Way
    Total1
    Burglary1