HOWARD COURT, CB5 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8RB

HOWARD COURT, CB5 8RB, Cambridge has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.62 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8RB, encompassing approximately 2456 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CB5 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wadloes Road with total crimes: 11
  • Chigwell Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ekin Road with total crimes: 2

HOWARD COURT, CB5 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6218.18%
Anti-social behaviour45.29-69.23%
Public order41.63100.00%
Possession of weapons31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.25333.33%
Violence and sexual offences115.29-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.4850.00%
Public order22.44-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.779.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-40.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.96120.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.48-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

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 behaviour79.36133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.85-64.29%
Vehicle crime32.04-25.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1411.40100.00%
Vehicle crime45.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22200.00%
Burglary11.22-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.41-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.180.00%
Public order62.85500.00%
Burglary32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.96-22.22%
Drugs42.850.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other crime10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.33-50.00%
Other crime33.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.4063.64%
Burglary37.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1111.8137.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.4833.33%
Public order41.63300.00%
Other crime31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.360.00%
Burglary33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202413
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 20245
February 202414
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202318
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
August 20231

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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
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 8RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wadloes Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Chigwell Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Fison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Dunsmore Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ekin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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