South Cambridgeshire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Cambridgeshire’s October 2024 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places it 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (33.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.9%) and vehicle crime (10.0%). This mix suggests a blend of urban and rural dynamics, with violent crime likely linked to local social interactions and anti-social behaviour tied to community spaces. October’s seasonal context—darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may have influenced patterns. Violent crime rates in the area (1.5 per 1,000) are 44% below the UK average for this category, consistent with South Cambridgeshire’s generally lower levels of violent crime. Property crime, while lower than the UK average for most categories, shows vehicle crime slightly above the national rate (0.5 vs 0.5 per 1,000), possibly reflecting local commuter traffic or parking patterns. The area’s low crime rate may be partly explained by its mix of rural and semi-rural character, with fewer high-density urban zones typically associated with higher crime concentrations. This stability contrasts with some UK regions experiencing sharp spikes in seasonal crime, highlighting South Cambridgeshire’s distinct profile.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery rates surging by 300% (2 to 8 incidents) and drug-related crimes rising by 133% (6 to 14). These increases, while small in absolute terms, warrant attention, particularly given the month’s Halloween-related activity and seasonal transitions. Conversely, public order offences fell by 23.4% (47 to 36), and anti-social behaviour dropped by nearly 10% (161 to 145), suggesting possible community-driven deterrents or effective policing in key areas. The crime mix remains skewed towards violent and anti-social crimes, with property crimes (including vehicle crime and burglary) accounting for 47% of total incidents—lower than the UK average for most categories. Vehicle crime in South Cambridgeshire (0.5 per 1,000) matches the UK average, unlike most other categories where the area performs significantly better. A resident might find the 23.4% decrease in public order offences particularly relevant, as it indicates reduced disturbances in communal spaces during October. The sharp rise in robbery, however, highlights the need for targeted awareness, especially around Halloween events where such crimes typically cluster.

South Cambridgeshire’s October 2024 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.5% increase from the previous month’s 4.4, though this remains well below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly 25 crimes reported per day—equivalent to one crime for every 224 residents over the course of the month. While the monthly exposure figure (1-in-224) is better than many UK areas, the small month-on-month rise suggests minor fluctuations in local dynamics. Population context reveals that South Cambridgeshire’s 172,544 residents face a crime environment that is both safer and more stable than national averages, with violent crime rates 44% below the UK and anti-social behaviour 38% lower. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like public order offences (64% below UK average) and drugs (62% below), reflecting a community profile that may prioritize preventive measures or have lower socioeconomic risk factors. The daily crime count, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance in specific areas, such as those experiencing rising robbery rates. Compared to other UK regions, South Cambridgeshire’s data illustrates a model where community engagement and environmental factors likely contribute to sustained lower crime rates, even amid seasonal changes.