Cambourne Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cambourne's crime rate for September 2024 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that remains 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's relative safety, particularly in a built-up zone within South Cambridgeshire where population density and community engagement may contribute to lower crime levels. The most prevalent crime types in the month were violence and sexual offences (27.1% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.7%) and shoplifting (22.0%). These patterns align with seasonal rhythms, as September marks the return to school and university freshers' week, which may increase social interactions and associated risks. The relatively low levels of violent crime compared to the UK average (2.6 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences) suggest that local policing efforts or community cohesion may play a role in mitigating such incidents. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which now accounts for 11.9% of total crimes, raises questions about potential environmental or property-related factors. This increase may be consistent with the transition into autumn, when seasonal changes and reduced daylight hours could influence criminal activity. The area's low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) and the absence of significant theft from the person incidents further reinforce its profile as a low-risk residential environment, though the recent uptick in property crime requires monitoring.

September 2024 witnessed sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 250% from two to seven incidents. This spike may partly explain the heightened focus on property-related concerns in the area. Concurrently, vehicle crime and other theft each rose by 200%, highlighting vulnerabilities in personal property security. These increases contrast with declines in public order offences (-66.7%), burglary (-50.0%), and shoplifting (-31.6%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Shoplifting remains 62% above the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that underscores the area's susceptibility to retail crime despite the month-on-month reduction. Residents should be particularly alert to the surge in criminal damage, which now accounts for 11.9% of total crimes, a significant rise from the previous month.

Cambourne's crime rate rose by 9.2% from 4.6 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents between August and September 2024, marking a shift in the local crime picture. While the overall rate remains 35.1% below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests a need for vigilance. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two reported incidents per day in September, a figure that, while low, reflects a sustained level of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 201 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Cambourne in the context of a largely rural area with a relatively small population. This statistic underscores that while crime remains infrequent, the recent uptick in specific categories demands attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even minor fluctuations in crime types can have noticeable impacts on a community of Cambourne's size, where individual incidents are more visible within the local network.