DUNSMORE CLOSE, CB5 8QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8QY

DUNSMORE CLOSE, CB5 8QY, South Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.91 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8QY 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 8QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8QY, encompassing approximately 2522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CB5 8QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tiptree Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chigwell Court with total crimes: 3
  • Egerton Close with total crimes: 2

DUNSMORE CLOSE, CB5 8QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.36-66.67%
Public order31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-66.67%
Other theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.69500.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.76-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson64.36200.00%
Robbery12.380.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5116.67%
Public order55.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences129.12140.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.12250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1283.33%
Vehicle crime44.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.40-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order69.12500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38-40.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime68.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.98200.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1414.29%
Drugs43.170.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.53-56.25%
Other crime42.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.34-33.33%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.4833.33%
Vehicle crime63.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.38150.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Other crime31.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 202414
April 202412
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 202316
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
July 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20236
October 20234
August 20233

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
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

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 8QY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tiptree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chigwell Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Egerton Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Headford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Fison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Dunsmore Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ekin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Misty Meadows
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Huntley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blue Lion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Helen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B1047
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thorpe Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brentwood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Coggeshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1