CB5 8BQ, Cambridge has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 167.01 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB5 postcode area, which has experienced 176 crimes and a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this CB5 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1029 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 167.01 | -23.91% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 33.98 | -15.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 27.19 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 23.30 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 15 | 20.39 | -31.82% |
| Public order | 14 | 14.56 | -26.32% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 13.59 | -54.17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 10.68 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 8.74 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.88 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.94 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 203.91 | 9.52% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 44.67 | 13.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 32.04 | 27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 27.19 | 41.18% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 23.30 | 140.00% |
| Other theft | 22 | 23.30 | 29.41% |
| Public order | 19 | 21.36 | 11.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 18.45 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 3 | 6.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 165.07 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 40.78 | -9.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 28.16 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 21.36 | -5.56% |
| Other theft | 17 | 16.51 | 21.43% |
| Public order | 17 | 16.51 | -34.62% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 16.51 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 9.71 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 8.74 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 177.69 | 6.06% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 33.98 | 28.00% |
| Public order | 26 | 31.07 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 25.25 | 29.41% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 21.36 | -5.26% |
| Other theft | 14 | 17.48 | 75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 13.59 | 8.33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 12.62 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.83 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 5.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.85 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.91 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 145.65 | -19.51% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 32.04 | 8.70% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 24.27 | -20.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 18.45 | -10.53% |
| Public order | 13 | 16.51 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 12.62 | 140.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 11.65 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 11.65 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.77 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.94 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 166.04 | 24.24% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 39.81 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 24 | 23.30 | 166.67% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 23.30 | 9.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 22.33 | -40.62% |
| Public order | 13 | 18.45 | -7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 12.62 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 8.74 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.85 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.85 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.94 | -75.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 152.45 | -5.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 32.04 | 77.78% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 31.07 | -8.70% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 20.39 | 7.14% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 14.56 | 275.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 14.56 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 13.59 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.74 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.83 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.88 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.94 | -60.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 134.97 | 9.38% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 33.98 | -25.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 22.33 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 17.48 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 17.48 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 13.59 | -38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.77 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.80 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.85 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 4.85 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.88 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 153.42 | -8.57% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 31.07 | 34.78% |
| Other theft | 20 | 30.10 | 11.11% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 19.42 | -44.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 13.59 | -23.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 12.62 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 11.65 | -62.96% |
| Burglary | 6 | 9.71 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 5.83 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.88 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.91 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.94 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 173.81 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 33.98 | 8.00% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 26.22 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 24.27 | 15.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 22.33 | -5.26% |
| Other theft | 18 | 17.48 | 12.50% |
| Public order | 17 | 17.48 | 30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 16.51 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.80 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.91 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 171.87 | 32.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 47.58 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 24.27 | -39.39% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 19.42 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 19.42 | 35.71% |
| Other theft | 16 | 18.45 | 23.08% |
| Public order | 13 | 15.54 | 18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 12.62 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 5.83 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 153.42 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 35.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 32.04 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 19.42 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 13.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 12.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 10.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 9.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 5.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.91 | 0.00% |
A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 234 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 321 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 33 |
A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 46 |
| June 2024 | 42 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 41 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB5 8BQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 27 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |