WEST DRIVE, CB7 5EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB7 5EA

WEST DRIVE, CB7 5EA, East Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This CB7 5EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB7 postcode area, which has experienced 146 crimes and a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB7 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB7 5EA, encompassing approximately 2492 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB7 5EA area, explore the CB7 5EA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB7 5EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Drive Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Church Hall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fountain Lane with total crimes: 2

WEST DRIVE, CB7 5EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.81-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences32.41-40.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.6457.14%
Criminal damage and arson84.41-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences53.210.00%
Shoplifting22.01100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson98.82350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.6140.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.81-16.67%
Shoplifting12.010.00%

In May 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 offences66.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.42-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.21150.00%
Shoplifting42.010.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.02-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson34.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-60.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.6455.56%
Anti-social behaviour55.62-50.00%
Public order52.010.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.82-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences94.01125.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.24136.36%
Shoplifting510.43150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.6237.50%
Violence and sexual offences34.41-50.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2150.00%
Other crime22.410.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 202414
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 202326
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20245
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB7 5EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Drive Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Church Hall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fountain Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Churchgate Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Market Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pratt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Julius Martin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. West Drive Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. West Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gardeners Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Clay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1