Cam Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cam's crime rate in April 2023 was 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 29.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance, while not unprecedented, highlights a unique profile shaped by both geographic and seasonal factors. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents (20 cases), a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 that is 8% below the UK average. This category's significant decline—halving from 40 incidents in March—suggests a possible correlation with the Easter holiday period, which typically sees reduced public gatherings and altered social rhythms. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000 (6 cases), remained 41% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area's smaller population size and potentially stronger community cohesion. The seasonal context of April—characterised by spring weather and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced crime patterns, with public order offences (6 cases) slightly exceeding the UK average by 9%. This minor divergence could be attributed to the influx of visitors during the Easter period. The overall crime picture illustrates a built-up area within Stroud that maintains a relatively low crime rate, with specific categories showing marked fluctuations that align with both local and national trends.

April 2023 saw a dramatic shift in Cam's crime profile, with violent crimes dropping by 50% compared to March. This decline, from 40 to 20 incidents, aligns with the Easter holiday period, which typically reduces outdoor activity and social interactions. Conversely, burglary, vehicle crime, and other theft each rose by 100%, indicating a sudden uptick in property-related offences. These increases, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the overall drop in violent crime, as perpetrators may have shifted focus to less visible, property-based crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average, with 6 incidents (0.7 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 1.2 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests that Cam's built-up area may have stronger community engagement or policing efforts in this category. Meanwhile, public order offences (6 incidents) slightly exceeded the UK average by 9%, a minor but noteworthy divergence that could reflect local dynamics such as increased foot traffic during the Easter period.

Cam's crime rate in April 2023 fell by 23.8% compared to the previous month, declining from 6.9 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a rate 29.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, Cam recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in April, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime was reported for roughly every 189 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this population. This context is critical for residents: while the numbers are low, the slight increases in burglary and vehicle crime—both rising by 100% compared to March—suggest areas requiring closer attention. The population scale further underscores the rarity of these incidents, as even a 1-in-189 ratio translates to a manageable frequency for a community of 8,519 people. These metrics collectively illustrate a place where crime is infrequent but not entirely absent, with specific categories showing unexpected shifts that warrant scrutiny.