GERARD CLOSE, CB5 8NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8NQ

GERARD CLOSE, CB5 8NQ, Cambridge has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.77 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8NQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB5 postcode area, which has experienced 171 crimes and a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB5 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8NQ, encompassing approximately 1869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB5 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rayson Way with total crimes: 5
  • Pool Way with total crimes: 5
  • Whitehill Close with total crimes: 4

GERARD CLOSE, CB5 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.770.00%
Burglary34.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-40.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.63-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour53.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68100.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.17-35.29%
Other crime25.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-60.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1719.80142.86%
Criminal damage and arson59.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.68150.00%
Public order42.680.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.70133.33%
Vehicle crime43.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 offences35.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.31-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour54.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.8462.50%
Burglary36.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

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 offences99.6328.57%
Other theft44.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In September 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 offences711.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.750.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 202411
May 202417
April 20247
March 20243
February 20249
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

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

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Rayson Way
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pool Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Whitehill Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Galfrid Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitehill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Peverel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rawlyn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elfleda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newmarket Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1