Cam Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw Cam's overall crime rate at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7. This rate, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a marked shift in crime composition compared to previous months. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 53.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%) and public order offences (9.6%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for the same categories, where violence and sexual offences were 29% below Cam's rate, and anti-social behaviour was 34% lower. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributes to the prominence of public order and violence-related incidents, as more residents and visitors engage in social activities. Cam's crime profile suggests a community grappling with tensions between seasonal social dynamics and local policing efforts, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. This juxtaposition of local patterns against national data underscores the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics for Cam.

April 2024 marked a stark month-on-month increase in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences surging by 211.1% from March's 9 to 28 incidents. This jump, while significant, must be contextualised against Cam's broader crime picture, where violent crime remains 29% above the UK average for this category. Public order offences also saw a 150% increase, rising from 2 to 5 cases, a trend that may reflect heightened social activity during Easter and spring. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 22.2% (from 9 to 7 cases), a decline that aligns with Cam's 34% below the UK average for this category. The most notable shift in crime mix was the emergence of 'other crime' as a significant category, increasing from 0 to 2 cases—a 100% rise. This category, which includes unclassified incidents, may reflect challenges in categorisation or emerging patterns not yet captured in standard metrics. For residents, the 28 cases of violence and sexual offences—over half of all reported crimes—highlight the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies in Cam.

Cam's crime rate in April 2024 (6.1 per 1,000) represents a 100% increase from March's 3.1 per 1,000, marking a dramatic upward shift in the monthly figure. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 2 crimes per day across the built-up area—a rate that, while locally specific, provides a tangible measure of monthly exposure. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 164 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to Cam's population of 8,519. When compared to the UK average, Cam's overall rate remains 20.8% lower, a gap that persists despite the significant month-on-month rise. This contrast between local and national figures underscores the importance of considering Cam's unique characteristics—a small, built-up area within Stroud—when interpreting crime statistics. The 1-in-164 resident figure, while modest, may feel more impactful to residents when contextualised against the 28 violent crimes reported, which account for over half of all incidents. The 100% increase from March suggests a sudden shift in crime patterns, though the underlying reasons—whether seasonal, social, or policing-related—remain to be fully understood.