Cambourne Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cambourne's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 47.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.0. This figure underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, though the month brought notable fluctuations in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34% of all reported incidents, followed by public order (16%) and anti-social behaviour (16%). These rates remain significantly below national averages, with violence and sexual offences 49% lower than the UK's 2.7 per 1,000. The seasonal context of September, with the return of students and the start of the academic year, likely contributed to the persistence of violent crime, though the category saw a 15% decrease from August. Public order offences, however, rose 13% above the UK average, suggesting increased tensions in local community spaces. The low rates of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), reflect the area's secure residential environment. Despite the overall safety, the sharp 200% increase in burglary cases highlights a potential vulnerability as the area transitions into the autumn term. The combination of controlled crime levels and seasonal dynamics suggests that Cambourne's built-up character, with its mix of residential and educational infrastructure, continues to shape a unique crime profile that differs from both rural and more densely populated urban centres.

September 2023 saw a sharp 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This jump, though modest in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns as the academic year begins. Concurrently, shoplifting and 'other crime' categories both doubled from zero to one incident each, highlighting emerging vulnerabilities in local crime prevention. While violent crime decreased by 15% (from 20 to 17 incidents), the category still remains 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences, however, rose 13% above the UK average, with 0.7 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 0.6. Vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 incidents), a decline that may reflect increased security measures in residential areas. Residents should be particularly vigilant around school zones and community centres, where the recent burglary spike suggests targeted opportunities for offenders.

Cambourne's crime rate in September 2023 rose slightly to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% increase from August's 4.0 per 1,000. This places the area well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with the local rate remaining 47.5% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that remains consistent with Cambourne's typically low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents, illustrating the relatively low level of criminal activity in this built-up area. While the overall rate shows a modest upward trend, the population-scaled context reinforces that Cambourne continues to be significantly safer than the UK average, with most crime categories remaining well below national benchmarks. The slight increase may partly reflect seasonal shifts as the academic year resumes, though the overall picture remains one of controlled crime levels.