Cam Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cam's October 2023 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marked a significant 25% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, which places the area well below national benchmarks, was driven by violent crimes (21 incidents, 41.2% of total) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 17.7%). The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the start of term time, and Halloween—likely influenced patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 350% and shoplifting rising by 200%. Violent crime, however, remained consistently lower than UK averages, with rates of 2.5 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences, 7% below the national figure. The area's built-up nature within Stroud may contribute to this profile, where community cohesion and local policing efforts could temper violent crime while leaving property-related offences like bicycle theft (3 incidents) and robbery (2 incidents) vulnerable to external factors. Cam's crime mix diverges from the UK average in key areas: robbery and bicycle theft were 100% above UK rates, while shoplifting and public order offences were 31% and 32% below, respectively. These contrasts highlight the need for tailored strategies to address specific vulnerabilities, such as targeted interventions for anti-social behaviour during October's darker evenings and enhanced security measures for unattended bicycles.

October 2023 saw a 350% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 9 incidents, a dramatic shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings. Shoplifting also surged by 200%, with reported cases tripling from 1 to 3, possibly linked to festive shopping activity. Conversely, public order offences fell by 40%, dropping from 5 to 3, suggesting a temporary decline in alcohol-related incidents. Robbery and bicycle theft both exceeded UK averages by 100%, with 2 reported cases each—double the UK rate of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may be tied to Cam's built-up area status, where higher foot traffic and limited parking could increase opportunities for such crimes. Residents should note that while violent crime remains the most common category, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour could signal a need for targeted community engagement strategies.

Cam's crime rate in October 2023 rose by 27.4% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4.7 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This shift reflects a local uptick in reported incidents, though the area remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, Cam experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in October, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area's population of 8,519. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to population size, Cam's crime profile aligns with its character as a smaller, possibly rural-influenced built-up area, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained lower rates. The 27.4% increase from September does not necessarily indicate a worsening trend, but rather a fluctuation within a historically stable crime environment.