EKIN ROAD, CB5 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8PS

EKIN ROAD, CB5 8PS, Cambridge has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8PS 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 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8PS, encompassing approximately 4140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

CB5 8PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 12
  • Wadloes Road with total crimes: 11
  • Peverel Close with total crimes: 7

EKIN ROAD, CB5 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.28-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour115.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.66-28.57%
Public order51.2166.67%
Possession of weapons41.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.08-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour115.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6640.00%
Public order31.69-40.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.0468.75%
Anti-social behaviour106.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4225.00%
Public order51.21150.00%
Other theft41.21300.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4223.08%
Anti-social behaviour53.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.2133.33%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.18-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-40.00%
Public order41.4533.33%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Public order30.72-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3523.08%
Public order83.86100.00%
Bicycle theft51.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-42.86%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 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 offences1310.39-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour73.14133.33%
Other crime71.69250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Other theft40.9733.33%
Public order40.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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 offences179.420.00%
Public order64.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.66-29.17%
Public order44.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-71.43%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Burglary20.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.0871.43%
Anti-social behaviour75.800.00%
Burglary61.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.63-6.67%
Vehicle crime73.3875.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Public order40.97-50.00%
Other crime30.97200.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-83.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.080.00%
Public order83.620.00%
Burglary61.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20245
December 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202423
May 202427
April 202416
March 202413
February 202418
January 202416
December 202313
November 202317
October 202317
September 202324
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Nursery Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wadloes Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Peverel Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rayson Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Chigwell Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Ekin Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Egerton Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Headford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dunsmore Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ekin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Misty Meadows
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Huntley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Helen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B1047
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brentwood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Coggeshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Homing
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Westering
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1