WHITEHILL ROAD, CB5 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8LY

WHITEHILL ROAD, CB5 8LY, Cambridge has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB5 postcode area, which has experienced 163 crimes and a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB5 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8LY, encompassing approximately 1237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB5 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rayson Way with total crimes: 3
  • Elfleda Road with total crimes: 3
  • Whitehill Close with total crimes: 1

WHITEHILL ROAD, CB5 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.89-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour14.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.12-52.94%
Other crime26.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-60.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Drugs11.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.47142.86%
Anti-social behaviour513.74150.00%
Public order44.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.230.00%
Bicycle theft22.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.12133.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.16-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.23100.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.1642.86%
Burglary38.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.12-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour45.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.230.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.7422.22%
Anti-social behaviour28.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.7480.00%
Other theft47.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.93-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.04100.00%
Vehicle crime33.23200.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Robbery21.620.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.310.00%
Drugs34.040.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 202417
April 20247
March 20243
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239
September 20235
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
January 20241
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
July 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB5 8LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rayson Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Elfleda Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Whitehill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Galfrid Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gerard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pool Way
    Total1
    Public order1