Cam Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cam's crime rate for May 2024 stands at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's relative safety compared to the national picture, though local crime patterns reveal nuanced trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences, each contributing 28% and 12% respectively. These figures suggest that interpersonal disputes and public disturbances are significant contributors to Cam's crime profile, even as property-related crimes remain relatively low. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the prevalence of violent and anti-social incidents, which often correlate with heightened social interaction. However, Cam's performance in several categories, such as criminal damage and arson (68% below the UK average) and shoplifting (69% below the UK average), underscores the area's distinct characteristics. As a built-up area within Stroud, Cam's lower rates of property crime may be influenced by its compact layout, which could facilitate quicker community response times and reduce opportunities for theft. The data also indicates that while violent crime remains a concern, its rate is significantly lower than the UK average, a trend that may be supported by local policing strategies or demographic factors such as a younger population. These findings collectively illustrate a crime profile that is both reflective of national trends and shaped by Cam's unique socio-environmental context, offering insights into the interplay between geography, community dynamics, and crime prevention efforts.

May 2024 witnessed significant fluctuations in Cam's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from seven to 14 incidents. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes and vehicle crime, points to emerging trends that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 50%, declining from 28 to 14 incidents, a shift that could reflect the effectiveness of community initiatives or natural variations in criminal activity. Cam's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK average, a stark contrast to anti-social behaviour, which exceeds the UK average by 10%. These disparities highlight the complex nature of local crime patterns, where certain categories align closely with national trends while others diverge significantly. For residents, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point that may warrant attention, particularly in areas where community engagement and policing efforts are concentrated.

Cam's crime rate for May 2024 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a slight decline from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a 3.8% reduction. This downward trend aligns with the area's consistent performance relative to the UK average, which stands at 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Cam reported approximately two crimes per day in May, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 8,519 residents, the monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported incident for roughly every 170 residents. This metric provides context for local residents, illustrating that while crime is present, it remains a rare occurrence in daily life. The population-scaled perspective further highlights Cam's position as a safer area compared to the national average, with crime rates that are significantly lower across multiple categories. These figures collectively illustrate a community where crime is not a dominant feature of everyday life, even during periods of increased social activity such as May's longer evenings.