Cam Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Cam's crime profile in August 2024, accounting for 40.6% of the 32 total crimes reported. This category alone contributes 1.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, a figure 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents is 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2, reflecting a consistently lower crime environment compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour (25.0% of total crimes) and public order offences (9.4%) follow as the next most common categories, both significantly below their respective UK averages. Seasonal factors likely influence these patterns, as August marks a peak holiday period in Cam. Increased tourism during this time may contribute to higher visibility of public order issues, though the area’s low overall crime rate suggests effective community policing or environmental design features. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (13 vs 6 incidents) contrasts with typical urban trends, hinting at unique local dynamics. Cam’s built-up character within Stroud—a town with a mix of historic and modern infrastructure—may shape crime patterns differently than larger cities, with limited commercial activity reducing property crime opportunities. However, the presence of violent crime at this level necessitates targeted interventions in high-risk areas or times, such as late evenings or public spaces with transient populations.

August 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime types, with public order offences tripling from 1 to 3 incidents (+200%), likely linked to increased foot traffic during the summer holiday season. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft both declined significantly, with shoplifting falling 75% (from 4 to 1) and other theft dropping 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly reflecting reduced retail activity or heightened security measures. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, decreased by 40.9% compared to 22 incidents in the previous month, suggesting potential success in targeted policing efforts or seasonal variations in risk factors. The area’s violent crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) remains 44% below the UK average, indicating a relatively safer environment for residents despite the category’s prominence. Drug-related offences remained at 0.1 per 1,000—a figure 55% below the UK average—suggesting limited local drug trade activity. These shifts highlight the importance of context-specific analysis, as Cam’s crime profile diverges from both national trends and typical patterns seen in similar built-up areas.

Cam’s crime rate in August 2024 (3.8 per 1,000) represents a 28.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000, underscoring a recent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear modest but translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 266 residents. This ratio, while low, is a critical metric for residents assessing personal risk, as it illustrates the frequency of incidents in a local context. Compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Cam’s rate remains consistently lower, a pattern that aligns with its status as a smaller built-up area within Stroud. The population context further emphasizes the significance of these numbers: with 8,519 residents, Cam’s 32 crimes equate to a manageable scale of incidents for local authorities to address. However, the dominance of violent crime—accounting for over 40% of all incidents—suggests that resources may need to be allocated to addressing interpersonal conflicts or other factors driving this category. The contrast between Cam’s low overall rate and its relatively higher proportion of violent crime compared to UK averages highlights the need for tailored strategies that balance broad community safety initiatives with targeted interventions in high-risk areas.