Cam Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 saw Cam's overall crime rate at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This marked contrast with national trends highlights a distinctive local pattern, where violent crime significantly outpaced property crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.5% of all reported incidents, with 21 cases recorded — a rate of 2.5 per 1,000, 9% below the UK average for this category. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (10 incidents, or 25% of total) suggests a different dynamic at play compared to many UK areas, where property crime often leads. This imbalance may partly reflect seasonal factors, as September coincides with the start of the academic year, bringing increased foot traffic and social interactions in public spaces. The breakdown also shows criminal damage and arson (12.5% of total) and public order offences (12.5%) matching UK averages, while bicycle theft (5% of total) stood out as 100% above the UK rate. These variations could signal local challenges, such as a growing cycling population or specific vulnerabilities in certain neighbourhoods. The data underscores the need for targeted approaches to address violence while maintaining vigilance against emerging risks like bicycle theft, which may be linked to increased cycling activity in the area. As the nights draw in, the interplay between seasonal transitions and community dynamics will likely shape crime patterns in the coming months.

September 2023 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting, bicycle theft, and public order offences all doubling compared to August. This surge in property-related incidents — despite overall crime remaining below UK levels — reveals a growing imbalance between violent and property crime. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.5% of total crimes, remained 9% below the UK average for this category, suggesting Cam's violent crime profile is relatively lower than the national picture. However, bicycle theft emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 — 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This could reflect increased cycling infrastructure or a rise in targeted thefts, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other crime categories saw significant declines, with anti-social behaviour dropping 80% to 2 incidents from 10 in August. This reduction may be linked to the start of the academic year, as increased supervision in public spaces during term time could deter such behaviour. The month-on-month changes highlight a combination of factors: while violent crime remained stable, the rise in property-related incidents may signal shifts in criminal activity that warrant closer attention from local authorities and residents.

Cam's crime rate in September 2023 rose 11.1% compared to August, moving from 4.2 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still well below the UK average, underscores the volatility of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period — a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for concentrated incidents in specific times or locations. Monthly exposure to crime places each resident at a 1-in-213 risk of being directly affected, a ratio that, when considered alongside Cam's population of 8,519, illustrates the manageable scale of local crime. However, this figure should be interpreted with caution, as it aggregates all reported crimes without distinguishing between victim-blaming and situational factors. The previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000 suggests a seasonal fluctuation, potentially tied to the return of students and the associated social activity typical of September. This context is critical for residents, as it indicates that while Cam remains a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, the transition between summer and autumn may introduce new challenges. The low daily crime count also means that most residents will likely experience no direct impact, though targeted areas — such as those with higher bicycle usage or public order incidents — may require tailored community engagement strategies.