CB7 5WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB7 5WH

CB7 5WH, East Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This CB7 5WH 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 5WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB7 5WH, encompassing approximately 3121 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB7 5WH 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

CB7 5WH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences85.77166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.56-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.13-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24-57.14%
Other theft20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2033.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.560.00%
Robbery22.240.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0916.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9225.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences107.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.2016.67%
Shoplifting42.24300.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.37-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6118.18%
Public order54.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-60.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.37266.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.52-60.00%
Vehicle crime23.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.17108.33%
Shoplifting58.0166.67%
Public order31.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.0520.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.84-37.50%
Shoplifting31.60200.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.2060.00%
Other theft22.560.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 202413
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 202410
December 202325
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
October 20231

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

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB7 5WH 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. Market Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pratt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cornwell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. West Drive Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. West Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gardeners Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Clay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1