East Cambridgeshire Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2023, East Cambridgeshire recorded a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents — 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 13 crimes, with one reported crime occurring for every 227 residents over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its character as a largely rural district with a mix of small towns and agricultural land, which may contribute to lower rates of property crime compared to urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.6%) and shoplifting (8.6%). These figures suggest that personal safety concerns are more prominent than property-related risks. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — likely influences crime patterns, with increased tourism potentially driving shoplifting and burglary in empty homes. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating a relatively secure environment. The breakdown of crime types also highlights that violent crime is 43% below the national average, while anti-social behaviour is 51% below. This may reflect the community-oriented nature of East Cambridgeshire, where local policing and social cohesion contribute to lower levels of disorder. While the rate of bicycle theft rose sharply in August, this could be linked to increased cycling during the summer months, rather than a broader trend in theft. The data illustrates that East Cambridgeshire’s crime picture is distinct from the UK average, with lower rates of violent and property crime but occasional spikes in specific categories. For residents, this means that the likelihood of being a victim is relatively low, though awareness of seasonal fluctuations remains important.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in robbery (+200%) and bicycle theft (+133%), with three reported robberies and seven bicycle thefts. These rises may reflect summer activities, such as increased cycling during warmer weather or targeted thefts in holiday homes. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 47.2% (53 to 28), likely due to fewer vehicles on the road during the August holidays or improved security measures. Burglary also fell by 40.6% (32 to 19), potentially linked to fewer empty homes as families returned from summer breaks. Violence and sexual offences remained 43% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour was 51% below the national rate. One-in-227 residents experienced a crime in August, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk for individuals in the area compared to the UK average. These shifts highlight the importance of seasonal factors in shaping local crime patterns.

East Cambridgeshire’s crime rate in August 2023 fell to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 10.6% decline from the previous month’s 4.9 rate. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the area 45.7% below national levels. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to roughly 13 crimes reported each day, a manageable frequency for a district with a population of 92,906. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 227 residents — a statistic that contextualises risk as a monthly aggregate rather than a daily concern. While this rate remains stable compared to other months, the reduction in August may reflect seasonal patterns, such as fewer residents in holiday homes reducing opportunities for burglary. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that East Cambridgeshire’s crime profile is lower than the UK average, with violent crime rates 43% below the national figure. For residents, this suggests a relatively secure environment, though localised spikes in specific crime types require attention.