CB5 8NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8NR

CB5 8NR, Cambridge has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.15 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8NR 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 8NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8NR, encompassing approximately 3534 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB5 8NR area, explore the CB5 8NR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CB5 8NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 8
  • Gillies Close with total crimes: 7
  • Rayson Way with total crimes: 5

CB5 8NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.15-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson114.24120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime41.13300.00%
Drugs41.13300.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.88-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour104.53-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.83-16.67%
Other theft21.410.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.94266.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.11100.00%
Public order61.70500.00%
Possession of weapons41.70300.00%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.90-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour35.94-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-72.73%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.8280.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.6483.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.1133.33%
Public order52.26400.00%
Burglary41.41-50.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.157.14%
Burglary84.24166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70200.00%
Vehicle crime51.70150.00%
Other crime31.4150.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.62-22.22%
Bicycle theft33.96200.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In February 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 offences1812.455.88%
Anti-social behaviour85.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6041.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.81-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Public order41.1333.33%
Bicycle theft31.13200.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.19-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour73.40133.33%
Burglary31.98200.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Public order30.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.90-26.09%
Public order64.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.4576.92%
Criminal damage and arson36.510.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Public order30.85-40.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Burglary20.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-85.71%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.680.00%
Burglary61.980.00%
Public order51.700.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 202411
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202421
June 202421
May 202427
April 202415
March 202414
February 202418
January 202417
December 202312
November 202317
October 202323
September 202313

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nursery Close
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gillies Close
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rayson Way
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durrant Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Whitehill Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wadloes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Maltings Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ekin Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitehill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ekin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Peverel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peverel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Rawlyn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Elfleda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newmarket Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ditton Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ditton Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Abbey Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1