CB5 8UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8UT

CB5 8UT, Cambridge has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8UT 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 8UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8UT, encompassing approximately 2447 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CB5 8UT 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
  • Fison Road with total crimes: 2

CB5 8UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5883.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.490.00%
Public order11.63-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-30.77%
Public order53.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8185.71%
Anti-social behaviour65.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4550.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.8650.00%
Vehicle crime32.4550.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences46.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.63200.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-80.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1750.00%
Other crime52.45400.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs47.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63-20.00%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.49-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5412.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.68-40.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.27150.00%
Vehicle crime42.0433.33%
Public order31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 202413
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239
August 20238
July 20234

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
March 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
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 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB5 8UT 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. Fison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Dunsmore Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ekin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Helen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B1047
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorpe Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brentwood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Coggeshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Homing
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Westering
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1