Cam Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cam’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure represents a marked improvement over recent months, with the built-up area continuing to demonstrate a lower-than-average prevalence of crime. The most frequently reported incidents were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.2%) and public order offences (13.2%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a semi-urban environment, where public spaces and social interactions may contribute to higher rates of certain offences. Seasonal factors in November—such as the approach of winter, the timing of Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—likely influenced crime trends, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The relatively low incidence of property crimes (26% of total incidents) contrasts with the UK average, where property-related offences typically dominate. This discrepancy may be attributed to Cam’s built-up nature, which could foster stronger community policing or higher levels of public awareness. The month’s crime profile also reveals a notable absence of shoplifting, with the rate at 0.2 per 1,000—64% below the UK average—suggesting that retail areas in Cam may be well-managed or less frequented by potential offenders. Overall, the data illustrates a crime picture that is both reflective of local dynamics and significantly more favourable than the national benchmark, though the seasonal context of November introduces variables that may require further analysis to fully understand.

November 2023 saw notable reductions in anti-social behaviour (down 44.4%) and other theft (down 75%), both of which may reflect the impact of seasonal events such as Black Friday, where increased police presence or community engagement could have deterred such activity. Conversely, public order offences surged by 66.7%, linked to Bonfire Night-related disturbances. Vehicle crime also rose by 50%, a shift that could be attributed to increased traffic during the month or changes in parking patterns. Among the most striking comparisons to the UK average, Cam’s rate for violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) is 27% below the national figure, suggesting a lower incidence of such crimes in this built-up area compared to the UK as a whole. Residents may find the 75% drop in other theft particularly relevant, as it indicates a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month.

Cam's November 2023 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 25.5% decrease from the previous month’s 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in relatable terms. While daily crime averages one incident per day, this rate remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, underscoring Cam’s comparatively safer environment. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Cam’s 8,519 residents experience crime at a rate 40% below the national average, a statistic that aligns with the area’s built-up nature and potential for community-driven crime prevention efforts. This consistency with prior months suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to the sustained reduction in reported incidents, though further analysis would be needed to confirm long-term trends.