HOWARD ROAD, CB5 8QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8QP

HOWARD ROAD, CB5 8QP, Cambridge has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.75 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8QP, encompassing approximately 2643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

CB5 8QP 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
  • Ekin Road with total crimes: 2

HOWARD ROAD, CB5 8QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.75-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour66.05-53.85%
Public order52.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-33.33%
Shoplifting21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.43333.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.9250.00%
Robbery22.270.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.4830.77%
Criminal damage and arson46.43100.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8318.18%
Anti-social behaviour34.92-57.14%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.24-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour74.1616.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.5177.78%
Anti-social behaviour66.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.27100.00%
Public order41.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.51300.00%
Drugs31.510.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.35-18.18%
Public order63.40100.00%
Bicycle theft42.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Robbery20.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.76-66.67%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7322.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.16250.00%
Other crime32.65200.00%
Public order31.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.83-35.71%
Public order63.40100.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.73-12.50%
Vehicle crime45.300.00%
Public order31.51-25.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.2414.29%
Burglary56.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5133.33%
Public order41.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.5127.27%
Anti-social behaviour85.3033.33%
Vehicle crime43.03100.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-25.00%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202413
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202417
May 202417
April 202413
March 202411
February 202416
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202314
September 202316
August 202314
July 202311

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
October 20234
August 20234
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB5 8QP 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. Ekin Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Egerton Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Headford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Dunsmore Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ekin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Durrant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Misty Meadows
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Huntley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Helen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B1047
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Coggeshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1