South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in South Cambridgeshire, 4.6 crimes were reported in June 2024, a rate that is 43.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This statistic means that an average resident has a 0.46% chance of being directly affected by crime in any given month, a figure that is significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (32.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.5%) and criminal damage and arson (9.8%). These patterns align with the district's character as a largely rural and suburban area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The start of summer in June may have influenced crime dynamics, with increased foot traffic in local centres potentially contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and lower rates of shoplifting as retail activity shifts. While violent crime remains the largest category, its rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 46% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement initiatives and strong policing presence may be contributing to this disparity. The lower incidence of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 further reflects the area's lower population density and fewer high-traffic zones that typically attract vehicle-related offences.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 6 cases. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, shoplifting incidents fell by 26.8% compared to the previous month, with 30 cases reported in June versus 41 in May, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity. The area's violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents is 46% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a disparity that may be influenced by the district's relatively low population density and strong community policing presence. Meanwhile, possession of weapons offences increased by 33.3%, rising from 6 to 8 cases, a figure that remains 43% below the UK average but warrants continued monitoring.

South Cambridgeshire's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 1.7% decrease from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000. This suggests a consistent trend in local crime patterns, with no significant spikes or drops observed. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 26 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to a manageable level of activity for a district of 172,544 residents. When scaled to population size, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 218 residents, a statistic that provides context for how frequently residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. This rate remains lower than the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of lower crime incidence in this area compared to the national picture.