CB5 8UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB5 8UW

CB5 8UW, Cambridge has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This CB5 8UW 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 8UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB5 8UW, encompassing approximately 3198 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

CB5 8UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wadloes Road with total crimes: 11
  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 9
  • B1047 with total crimes: 6

CB5 8UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.9555.56%
Violence and sexual offences144.38-33.33%
Shoplifting64.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8850.00%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Public order20.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.635.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.57-30.77%
Public order62.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.01-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour136.25333.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.0675.00%
Public order32.19-57.14%
Robbery20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.5116.67%
Public order76.57250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-62.50%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8838.46%
Anti-social behaviour85.63-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.5033.33%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Other crime20.630.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.19-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour94.0650.00%
Burglary32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.8270.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Vehicle crime41.25100.00%
Drugs31.250.00%
Public order30.94-50.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.260.00%
Public order63.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.56300.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.63-85.71%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.57-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.13250.00%
Other crime72.19250.00%
Other theft42.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Public order31.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.01-35.29%
Public order63.44100.00%
Drugs41.88300.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.63-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.26-19.05%
Vehicle crime45.32300.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.570.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
June 202413
May 20243
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202421
June 202420
May 202421
April 202418
March 202413
February 202417
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wadloes Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nursery Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. B1047
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Headford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Dudley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Thorpe Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Egerton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Dunsmore Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Rodings
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Jack Warren Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ekin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Huntley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tiptree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bergholt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Helen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Coggeshall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Chigwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1