Cambourne Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Cambourne's crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 25.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests a combination of local factors, including a lower density of high-risk environments such as late-night entertainment venues or densely packed retail areas. The balance between property and violent crime in Cambourne reveals a distinct pattern: property-related offences (26 incidents) outnumbered violent crimes (16 incidents), a ratio that may reflect the area's suburban character with a higher concentration of residential properties compared to commercial spaces. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most common category, accounting for 28% of all crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (21.3%) and other theft (17.3%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of a built-up area during early summer, when increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to higher reports of anti-social behaviour. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime—both 44% and 57% below UK averages respectively—suggest that Cambourne's compact, low-density layout may reduce opportunities for such crimes compared to larger urban centres. This month's data also highlights a significant contrast in UK comparisons: while violent crime rates are lower than the national average, anti-social behaviour and other theft rates exceed UK levels, indicating potential localised pressures that require targeted attention.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in Cambourne's crime profile, with other theft incidents surging by 333.3% (from 3 to 13) and public order offences rising by 233.3% (from 3 to 10). These increases, particularly in non-violent categories, suggest a growing emphasis on anti-social behaviour and property-related disputes during the summer months. The dominance of property crime over violent crime—26 incidents compared to 16—may reflect the area's residential focus, where disputes over shared spaces or noise complaints could drive anti-social behaviour reports. Anti-social behaviour in Cambourne (1.8 per 1,000) was 22% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to the area's proximity to nearby towns and the influx of transient populations during summer. Conversely, violent crime rates in Cambourne were 52% below the UK average, with a 20% month-on-month decrease in violence and sexual offences. This contrast with the UK average is particularly stark for shoplifting, which was 44% below the national rate—a statistic that may indicate effective local policing strategies in retail areas or a lower density of high-traffic commercial zones. For residents, the sharp rise in other thefts highlights the importance of securing valuables in communal spaces, with 13 incidents reported in June alone.

Cambourne's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 62.9% compared to the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a significant uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, this equated to approximately 2 crimes per day across the built-up area, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population of 11,870, suggests that most residents remain unaffected by crime on a daily basis. However, the 62.9% increase from May to June highlights the volatility of crime trends in built-up areas during transitional seasons. This rise, despite Cambourne's overall position below the UK average, may be influenced by factors such as the start of the summer season, which can bring changes in resident behaviour, increased social activity, and potential disruptions to local routines. The comparison to the previous month also reveals the importance of population density in shaping crime patterns: while Cambourne's lower overall rate suggests a safer environment than many UK areas, the sharp increases in specific categories indicate that localised issues—such as anti-social behaviour in public spaces—can have a disproportionate impact on the crime profile.