Cambourne Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crime in Cambourne during May 2024, with 14 incidents recorded — 28.6% of the total. This category alone was 58% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting a marked divergence from national trends. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing Cambourne 51.2% below the UK average of 8.4. This figure highlights a consistently low crime profile compared to the national standard. Public order and anti-social behaviour followed closely, each contributing 16.3% of total crimes. These categories were also below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 52% below and public order offences at 11% above the national rate. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may partly explain the prevalence of violent and public order crimes, which often correlate with heightened community interaction in built-up areas. While property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary were relatively low — 6.1% and 4.1% of total crimes respectively — the data suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than property-related offences. This pattern is consistent with Cambourne’s character as a small built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where localised social dynamics may influence crime trends differently than in larger urban centres.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences surging by 400% from one to five incidents. This sharp increase contrasts with an 83.3% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from six to one case — the largest monthly decline in the dataset. Other theft and other crime also rose sharply, each doubling in numbers (200% increase), though these categories remained below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 51.7% compared to April 2024, despite remaining 58% below the UK average. The UK comparison for drugs offences, however, revealed a stark divergence: Cambourne’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000 was 82% below the national average of 0.2 per 1,000, suggesting a possible disconnect between local enforcement and national trends. The data also highlights a 66.7% reduction in criminal damage and arson, from six to two cases, which may reflect seasonal factors or improved community engagement in public spaces. For residents, the 200% increase in other theft — now accounting for 6.1% of total crimes — underscores the importance of securing personal property, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community events.

The crime rate in Cambourne during May 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 26.8% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.6. This downward trend positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate more than half the national average. On a daily basis, Cambourne recorded an average of two crimes per day — a figure that, when scaled to the population of 11,870, equates to one reported crime for every 242 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would likely be substantially higher in a larger, more densely populated area. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the notion that Cambourne’s built-up environment, while not immune to crime, maintains a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to both regional and national benchmarks. The contrast between Cambourne’s rates and the UK averages for specific categories — such as drugs offences (82% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below) — further illustrates the area’s unique characteristics. These figures suggest that local factors, including community policing or demographic composition, may contribute to the divergence from national patterns, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.