South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in South Cambridgeshire, 4.6 crimes were reported in June 2024, placing the area 43.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This reflects a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national picture, with the local area’s rural and suburban character likely contributing to this pattern. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.5%) and criminal damage and arson (9.8%). These figures align with the seasonal context of June, a time when longer days and the start of summer tourism may influence local crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, though significant, remain 46% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which often peaks in areas with high foot traffic or during warmer evenings, was 36% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s quieter suburban and rural nature compared to more densely populated urban centres. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were also lower than the UK average, with burglary at parity and vehicle crime 56% below. This could be attributed to the area’s lower population density, which may reduce opportunities for such offences. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the gradual return of tourists to coastal and rural areas—may also influence crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to a rise in anti-social behaviour or public order incidents. However, direct causal links, and local factors such as community engagement initiatives or effective policing strategies may also play a role. Overall, the crime rate for South Cambridgeshire in June 2024 illustrates a safer environment compared to the UK average, with a crime profile shaped by the area’s geographical and social characteristics.

June 2024 saw a 500% increase in robbery, jumping from one reported incident in May to six in June—a stark rise that warrants attention. This spike may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased foot traffic in areas frequented by tourists or changes in local activity patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 26.8%, decreasing from 41 to 30 incidents, potentially due to heightened police presence or seasonal changes in consumer behaviour. Bicycle theft also dropped by 30%, from 10 to 7, a decline that could be linked to warmer weather reducing the need for indoor storage or increased awareness among residents. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 33.3%, from six to eight incidents, a small but notable increase that may indicate localised factors such as specific community tensions or policing efforts. The breakdown of crime types also highlights significant disparities with the UK average: shoplifting was 68% below the national rate, while violence and sexual offences remained 46% below. This suggests that South Cambridgeshire’s lower crime profile extends across multiple categories, though the rise in robbery and weapons possession indicates areas requiring closer scrutiny. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp increase in robbery, which, while statistically small in absolute terms, represents a doubling of incidents in a single month and could signal emerging patterns worth monitoring.

South Cambridgeshire’s crime rate in June 2024 was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a slight -1.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 26 crimes reported each day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area among the safer regions in the UK. With a population of 172,544, the absolute number of 790 crimes translates to a manageable risk level for most residents, particularly when compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This lower crime rate is amplified when considering the area’s population density, which is likely lower than the national average, reducing the opportunities for certain types of crime. The comparison to the UK average also highlights that South Cambridgeshire’s performance in categories such as shoplifting (68% below) and public order offences (51% below) underscores the effectiveness of local strategies in mitigating specific crime types. However, the rise in robbery and weapons possession, while not statistically large, suggests that targeted interventions may still be necessary in certain areas. For residents, the key takeaway is that the crime rate remains stable and significantly below national levels, offering reassurance that the area continues to be relatively safe compared to the broader UK context.