THE WESTERING, CB5 8SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8SE

THE WESTERING, CB5 8SE, Cambridge has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8SE 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 8SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8SE, encompassing approximately 1802 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB5 8SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peverel Close with total crimes: 7
  • Rayson Way with total crimes: 3
  • Barnes Close with total crimes: 1

THE WESTERING, CB5 8SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.430.00%
Burglary25.550.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.3225.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.77-50.00%
Drugs22.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.11-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.0914.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.44100.00%
Bicycle theft22.220.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4375.00%
Other theft33.88200.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.66-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.980.00%
Public order42.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 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
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
August 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231
July 20235

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
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
July 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231
July 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 8SE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Peverel Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rayson Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Homing
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Westering
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1