Cambourne Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,870 residents, Cambourne recorded 77 crimes in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 people—14.5% below the UK average of 7.6. This rate, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (29 incidents), shoplifting (13), and vehicle crime (10)—highlight a mix of concerns, with violent crime remaining lower than the UK average. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours, likely contributes to the rise in vehicle crime and public order offences. However, the area’s overall safety profile is reinforced by the 37.7% share of violent crime being 7% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of high-risk populations. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are 59% and 82% above the UK average respectively, may be influenced by the built-up area’s retail presence and the increased traffic associated with festive shopping. These patterns align with typical urban dynamics, where commercial centres and concentrated populations drive specific crime types, while the area’s relatively low burglary and anti-social behaviour rates indicate a stable, low-crime environment compared to broader national trends.

November saw a dramatic 900% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident in October to 10 in November—a sharp spike that may relate to seasonal factors such as increased car usage during Black Friday sales. Concurrently, possession of weapons and public order offences both doubled, suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. This contrasts with declines in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and burglary, which fell by 52.9%, 50%, and 50% respectively, potentially reflecting targeted police efforts or seasonal lulls. Shoplifting remains 59% above the UK average, a trend that may be tied to the retail rush of November. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, at 29 incidents, were 7% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower incidence of violent crime compared to national trends.

Cambourne’s crime rate in November 2024 rose by 22.2% compared to October, reflecting a shift in patterns despite remaining 14.5% below the UK average. This increase brings the monthly rate to 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, a figure that translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day in the built-up area. Over the course of November, one crime was reported for every 154 residents, a monthly exposure that highlights the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a temporary uptick in activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as dark evenings and increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping. The population context further underscores the significance of these figures: for an area of 11,870 residents, even a modest increase in crime can have a noticeable impact on community safety perceptions.