DITTON LANE, CB5 8SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8SS

DITTON LANE, CB5 8SS, South Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8SS 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 8SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8SS, encompassing approximately 1613 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CB5 8SS 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

DITTON LANE, CB5 8SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4042.86%
Anti-social behaviour46.20-20.00%
Public order22.48100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences79.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.10100.00%
Public order11.24-80.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.78-27.27%
Public order54.96400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.48-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.64266.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.34-33.33%
Other crime11.240.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.72200.00%
Vehicle crime31.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-62.50%
Public order21.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.30100.00%
Vehicle crime24.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4833.33%
Burglary32.480.00%
Bicycle theft11.860.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime58.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.10-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

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 offences79.30133.33%
Drugs44.340.00%
Possession of weapons12.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime36.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.680.00%
Burglary24.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-50.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.9760.00%
Vehicle crime74.96600.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.34300.00%
Public order32.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Burglary11.24-75.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.160.00%
Burglary43.100.00%
Other theft22.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
August 20233

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

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
February 20241
November 20234
July 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20235
October 20233
August 20232

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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB5 8SS 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. Fison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Dunsmore Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Huntley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blue Lion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Helen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B1047
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thorpe Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brentwood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Coggeshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1