CB5 8SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8SH

CB5 8SH, Cambridge has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.83 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB5 postcode area, which has experienced 176 crimes and a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB5 8SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8SH, encompassing approximately 884 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CB5 8SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rayson Way with total crimes: 7
  • Peverel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Whitehill Close with total crimes: 1

CB5 8SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-60.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In July 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 behaviour515.83400.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.65-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.31-50.00%
Other crime17.910.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.66250.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.65400.00%
Public order25.650.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.3133.33%
Vehicle crime24.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.91-50.00%
Other crime13.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences618.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.39100.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Bicycle theft12.26-50.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour39.050.00%
Bicycle theft23.390.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In December 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 offences615.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3950.00%
Vehicle crime13.390.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.0942.86%
Criminal damage and arson211.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-33.33%
Other theft12.260.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.520.00%
Public order13.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 202414
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Rayson Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Peverel Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Whitehill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Latimer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Westering
    Total1
    Other theft1