CB7 5WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB7 5WJ

CB7 5WJ, East Cambridgeshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This CB7 5WJ 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 5WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB7 5WJ, encompassing approximately 2404 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB7 5WJ area, explore the CB7 5WJ 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 (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB7 5WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Red Lion Square with total crimes: 3
  • Church Hall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fountain Lane with total crimes: 2

CB7 5WJ 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 offences86.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.99-30.00%
Other theft22.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In July 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 offences1114.9757.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.1625.00%
Other theft32.080.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 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 offences77.9040.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.500.00%
Public order11.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-62.50%
Public order21.25100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4042.86%
Anti-social behaviour84.1660.00%
Shoplifting43.33300.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.65-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.73-40.00%
Public order33.740.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.15114.29%
Other crime66.240.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0740.00%
Shoplifting52.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-20.00%
Shoplifting31.66200.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences67.49-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.50150.00%
Other crime32.080.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.910.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20246
October 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 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 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Red Lion Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. The Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Gardeners Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Clay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1