South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

South Cambridgeshire's crime rate in March 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 42.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most striking anomaly in the breakdown is shoplifting, which occurred at a rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents—80% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This suggests either a particularly effective local deterrent or a lack of retail density to fuel such offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all crimes, making them the most common category.5 per 1,000 was 45% below the UK average. This aligns with the area's likely mix of rural and suburban landscapes, where community cohesion and lower population density may reduce opportunities for violent incidents. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 4% above the UK average, possibly reflecting the presence of commuter routes or parking facilities that attract such offences. Seasonal factors in March—transitioning to spring, with longer evenings—may have influenced patterns, as increased outdoor activity could both raise and lower certain crime types depending on context. For instance, anti-social behaviour, which occurred at 0.5 per 1,000, was 52% below the UK average, linked to the area's quieter character compared to urban centres. The data underscores a combination of local geography and seasonal rhythms, with South Cambridgeshire maintaining a consistently lower crime profile than the national average despite occasional fluctuations in specific categories.

March 2023 saw a notable 42.1% reduction in South Cambridgeshire's crime rate compared to the UK average, reflecting a sustained trend of lower-than-national crime levels. The most significant shift in crime mix was the dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.5% of all crimes—over a third of the total. This category's rate of 1.5 per 1,000 was 45% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community policing or demographic characteristics may be contributing to this divergence. Conversely, vehicle crime, though only marginally higher than the UK average (4% above), stands out as a rare category exceeding national rates. This could indicate a need for targeted interventions in areas with higher vehicle density, such as commuter parking zones. For residents, the data reveals that shoplifting incidents were 80% lower than the UK average, a figure that might be attributed to the area's lower retail density or effective local measures such as surveillance or community engagement. The month-on-month comparison showed no dramatic spikes or drops, but the consistent presence of anti-social behaviour at 0.5 per 1,000—52% below the UK average—further reinforces the area's generally lower crime profile. These findings highlight both the strengths and occasional vulnerabilities in South Cambridgeshire's crime prevention strategies.

South Cambridgeshire's crime rate in March 2023 of 4.4 per 1,000 residents was 42.1% below the UK average, a gap that has likely been consistent over recent months. The daily crime count for the month averaged 24 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, provides a tangible sense of the local crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 229 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average and suggests a relatively safe environment for the area's population. When compared to the previous month, the crime rate remained stable, with no significant increases or decreases observed, indicating a consistent pattern in local crime dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, for every 1,000 residents, South Cambridgeshire experienced 4.4 crimes, a figure that is lower than the UK's 7.6. This disparity may be attributed to the area's mix of rural and suburban environments, where community cohesion and lower population density can act as natural deterrents to crime. The low rate of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) and drugs-related offences (0.0 per 1,000) further underscore the area's distinct profile compared to more densely populated urban centres where such crimes are more prevalent. These comparisons offer residents and local authorities a clear benchmark against which to measure ongoing crime prevention efforts and community safety initiatives.