HELEN CLOSE, CB5 8TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8TW

HELEN CLOSE, CB5 8TW, Cambridge has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8TW 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 8TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8TW, encompassing approximately 2757 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB5 8TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1047 with total crimes: 6
  • Dudley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Thorpe Way with total crimes: 3

HELEN CLOSE, CB5 8TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.79-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.90100.00%
Shoplifting42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0630.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81200.00%
Public order21.09-60.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.89-28.57%
Public order53.63400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.79133.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1850.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.18150.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Public order20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.89125.00%
Vehicle crime33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.16400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime67.61500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.18-28.57%
Other theft31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Public order11.090.00%

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 offences76.16-12.50%
Drugs42.540.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In October 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 offences85.80-42.86%
Burglary22.90-33.33%
Other crime20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.610.00%
Burglary35.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 202414
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. B1047
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Dudley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Thorpe Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Egerton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dunsmore Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Rodings
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Jack Warren Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ekin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Huntley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tiptree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bergholt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Helen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Coggeshall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chigwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1