Cam Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cam's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark disparity highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (9 incidents, 34.6% of total), followed closely by anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 34.6%). Both categories were significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 59% below and anti-social behaviour at 5% below. This pattern suggests that Cam's built-up area within Stroud may benefit from a combination of community cohesion, local policing presence, and the area's character as a smaller, integrated part of a larger rural district. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, with the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings potentially influencing crime patterns. The relatively low rate of property crimes—only 4 incidents (15.4% of total)—further reinforces the idea that Cam's crime profile is skewed towards interpersonal and public order issues rather than theft or burglary. This contrast with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, may reflect the area's limited retail presence and its integration with surrounding communities. The overall stability in crime rates, combined with the significant gap from the national average, illustrates a place where crime is not only infrequent but also low compared to the broader UK context.

March 2024 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from zero to two incidents. This dramatic rise, though still below the UK average, highlights a new trend that may warrant local attention. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 80%, moving from five to nine incidents, a shift that could be linked to the transition to spring and extended evening hours. Violence and sexual offences rose slightly by 12.5%, remaining 59% below the UK average. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, from three to one incident, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. For residents, the most notable statistic is the daily crime count: one incident per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. The contrast between rising drug-related crimes and falling property crimes illustrates a shift in the local crime mix, with public order and interpersonal issues becoming more prominent.

Cam's crime rate remained stable at 3.1 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, matching February's figure. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in criminal activity over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,519 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 328 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively sparse nature of criminal incidents in Cam. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, which is nearly double. For residents, this means the likelihood of encountering crime is far lower than in most parts of the country, a factor that may be influenced by Cam's built-up area status and its integration with the surrounding Stroud district. The stability in crime rates could also indicate that local policing efforts or community initiatives are maintaining the current low level of criminal activity.