Cam Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 marked a significant shift in Cam's crime profile, with the most dramatic change being a 300% surge in shoplifting. This built-up area within Stroud, characterized by its rural surroundings and small-town dynamics, recorded 45 crimes in total, yielding a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 36.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, underscores Cam's consistently low-crime environment. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (22 cases, 48.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 cases, 22.2%) and shoplifting (4 cases, 8.9%). These patterns align with July's seasonal context—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism activity—which often correlates with increased outdoor events and festivals. The high rate of violent crime may reflect the concentrated nature of social interactions in Cam's public spaces during this period. Meanwhile, property crimes remained relatively low, with shoplifting's sharp increase suggesting targeted retail vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour's prominence could be linked to the area's compact built-up nature, where community interactions are frequent but occasionally disruptive. Cam's overall crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with most categories falling significantly below national levels, particularly in property-related offences. This contrast highlights Cam's unique position as a low-crime built-up area within a broader rural context, where local characteristics and seasonal rhythms shape crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres.

The most striking month-on-month shift was a 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to four. This jump, while significant, remains below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences also saw a 69.2% increase, rising from 13 to 22 cases, likely tied to summer festivals and extended outdoor activity. Drug-related crimes doubled from zero to one incident, a rare occurrence in Cam. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50% and vehicle crime dropped by 50%, possibly due to reduced foot traffic during summer holidays. Cam's overall crime profile remains strikingly different from the UK average, with categories like criminal damage and arson at 68% below the national rate. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance in retail areas during peak tourist months.

Cam's crime rate rose 24.8% from 4.2 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents in July 2024 compared to the previous month. This increase, while notable, still leaves Cam 36.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime every 31 days, translating to roughly one reported crime per day. Over the course of the month, this equated to one crime for every 189 residents. While the rate has increased from June, it remains significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting Cam's generally low-crime profile. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a much lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average, with most crime types in Cam falling well below UK levels. This contrast highlights Cam's unique position as a relatively safe built-up area within Stroud, where seasonal factors and local characteristics may temper broader national trends.