East Cambridgeshire Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

East Cambridgeshire’s overall crime rate in June 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 48.2% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, shaped by its rural character and lower population density. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.8%) and public order offences (9.4%). These figures align with patterns typical of rural regions, where interpersonal disputes and anti-social behaviour often dominate over property crime. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have influenced the crime mix, as increased outdoor activity and tourism in coastal and rural areas could contribute to higher reports of public order issues. However, a direct link between seasonal factors and the rise in violence, which remains consistent with the area’s historical trends. The low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), further reinforces the area’s safety profile. These figures, when compared to the UK average, reveal that East Cambridgeshire’s residents face significantly lower risks of property-related offences, likely due to the area’s sparse population and limited urban centres. While the June data shows a slight upward trend in overall crime, the broader context remains one of relative safety, with the area continuing to perform well against national benchmarks.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with other theft surging by 131.3% (16 to 37 incidents) and theft from the person doubling from zero to four cases. These increases, though localized, underscore the potential for targeted criminal activity in specific contexts. Conversely, burglary and bicycle theft both declined sharply, with burglary dropping by 60% (25 to 10) and bicycle theft falling by two-thirds (3 to 1). This decline in burglary may reflect improved security measures or seasonal shifts, as rural areas often see reduced property crime during summer. The breakdown also reveals that East Cambridgeshire’s violent crime rate—1.7 per 1,000—remains 42% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights the area’s generally lower exposure to violent incidents. For residents, the sharp rise in other theft could signal the need for heightened vigilance in areas with transient populations or unsecured property.

East Cambridgeshire’s crime rate in June 2023 rose slightly to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% increase from 4.2 per 1,000 in May. This small upward trend contrasts with the broader monthly context: over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 230 residents, a figure that places the area among the lowest in the UK for monthly exposure. Daily crime statistics show an average of 13 crimes reported each day, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the area’s population. While the overall rate is modest, the shift from May to June highlights the volatility of crime patterns even in low-crime regions. This change may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic in rural areas during summer. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that East Cambridgeshire’s residents face a much lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, even as local fluctuations occur.