CB5 8TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8TG

CB5 8TG, South Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.13 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8TG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB5 postcode area, which has experienced 171 crimes and a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB5 8TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8TG, encompassing approximately 366 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CB5 8TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Meadowlands Road with total crimes: 4
  • Jack Warren Green with total crimes: 3

CB5 8TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting849.13-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences421.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons18.190.00%
Bicycle theft12.730.00%
Public order12.730.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1879.1528.57%
Anti-social behaviour649.13100.00%
Vehicle crime216.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.46-50.00%
Public order12.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1451.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.19-33.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1460.05-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences338.210.00%
Other theft18.190.00%
Burglary12.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%
Public order12.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.730.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1973.69-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour451.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.19-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2390.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson462.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.730.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences427.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.920.00%
Theft from the person15.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%
Public order12.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.730.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting324.56-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour28.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.460.00%
Burglary12.730.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting743.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour210.920.00%
Other crime15.46-50.00%
Public order12.730.00%
Other theft12.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs335.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.19200.00%
Other crime28.19100.00%
Other theft25.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft15.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%
Public order12.730.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft424.560.00%
Vehicle crime210.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.460.00%
Other crime12.730.00%
Burglary12.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202414
June 202414
May 202419
April 202423
February 20243
January 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Meadowlands Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Jack Warren Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Marleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1