Cambourne Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 in Cambourne, a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, saw a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 27.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 43.3% of all reported incidents, a rate 6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 13.4%, with public order offences rising to 11.9%—a figure 32% above the UK average. These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a commuter-oriented town, where high streets and local amenities often see concentrated social activity. The spring season, marked by Easter and warmer weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor interactions, potentially influencing both violent and public order crimes. However, the absence of major spikes in property crimes, such as burglary or shoplifting, suggests a stable environment for local businesses and residents. The overall crime rate, while slightly higher than March’s 4.9, remains consistent with Cambourne’s historical trend of low-to-moderate criminal activity. Seasonal factors, such as holiday-related gatherings, may have played a role in the rise of public order incidents, though this connection remains speculative without further data. The area’s relatively low crime profile, compared to national averages, indicates that local policing strategies, community cohesion, or the built environment may be effective in mitigating more severe offences.

April 2024 marked a dramatic 200% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 2 to 6. This surge, which places Cambourne’s rate 6% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, may reflect seasonal shifts in car usage or temporary disruptions in local parking areas. Concurrently, shoplifting cases doubled to 4, a figure 55% below the UK average but notable for its sharp month-on-month jump. The drop in burglary and other theft crimes—both down 66.7%—suggests a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the Easter period, though this could also be influenced by temporary changes in foot traffic or community engagement. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category, accounting for 43.3% of all crimes, a rate 6% below the UK average. This contrast with the 32% increase in public order offences, which outpaced the UK average by 32%, hints at a shift in the crime mix toward more visible, community-level incidents. Residents may find the 200% rise in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it directly impacts local infrastructure and daily commutes.

April 2024 saw a 15.3% increase in Cambourne’s crime rate compared to March, rising from 4.9 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 27.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Cambourne recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in April, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively safe profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 177 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 11,870, this suggests that most residents experience no direct impact from crime. The increase in violent crimes compared to March may be linked to the Easter holiday period, which often sees heightened social activity and gatherings, though no definitive causal link can be drawn without further data. The localised nature of these figures—unlike national averages—means Cambourne’s experience is shaped by its specific demographics and geography, rather than broader UK trends.