Cambourne Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cambourne's crime rate for February 2024 stood at 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.0% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This performance contrasts sharply with the national picture, where violent crime and property crime rates remain consistently higher. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (18 incidents, 31% of total), followed by other theft (13 incidents, 22.4%) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 15.5%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up residential community with limited commercial density, where interpersonal disputes and opportunistic thefts dominate over more complex crimes. Seasonal factors may partly explain the subdued rates, as February typically sees lower outdoor activity and fewer visitors to the area compared to summer months. Violence and sexual offences in Cambourne (1.5 per 1,000) were 40% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors that reduce conflict. Conversely, other theft (1.1 per 1,000) was 100% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), highlighting a local vulnerability that warrants closer examination. The low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) could reflect strong residential security measures or the absence of high-value targets in this relatively small community.

February 2024 saw sharp month-on-month increases in shoplifting (200% rise from 1 to 3 incidents) and vehicle crime (200% rise from 1 to 3 incidents), suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Other theft also rose significantly (160% increase from 5 to 13 incidents), potentially linked to increased online shopping during the winter period. These trends contrast with steep declines in criminal damage and arson (83.3% drop from 12 to 2 incidents) and burglary (50% drop from 2 to 1 incident), which may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Cambourne's rate of bicycle theft (0.2 per 1,000) was 233% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a statistic that could inform local safety campaigns. The area's violent crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 40% below the UK average for this category, reflecting community cohesion or effective policing strategies. Residents may find the 200% rise in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it indicates a need for enhanced retail security measures in local stores.

Cambourne's crime rate rose 21.0% month-on-month from 4.0 per 1,000 in January to 4.9 per 1,000 in February, though it remains well below the UK average. This increase translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that appears modest given the community's size. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 11,870, the local crime picture suggests a relatively safe environment compared to both national trends and other areas with similar demographics. The 21% month-on-month rise must be contextualised within the area's low baseline: even with this increase, Cambourne's rate remains 31% below the UK average. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour (24% below UK average) and public order offences (39% below UK average), which may reflect the town's stable residential character. The localised spikes in shoplifting and vehicle crime, however, indicate that specific vulnerabilities exist that require targeted attention without undermining the overall positive comparison to national statistics.