Cam Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cam's crime profile in September 2024 reveals a nuanced balance between violent and property crimes, with the former slightly outnumbering the latter. At 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate remains 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7, a disparity that highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes, though this rate is 47% below the national average. This suggests that while Cam's built-up nature within Stroud may experience typical urban crime patterns, its community-focused approach likely mitigates more severe incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 21.2%, with a 32% gap below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's tight-knit residential character. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the return of students to university campuses—may contribute to increased incidents of violence, as foot traffic and social interactions in public spaces rise. However, the area's property crime rates, particularly burglary and other theft, show a more complex picture. While burglary rose by 200% compared to August, the overall property crime rate remains relatively low, with other theft becoming the third most common category at 15.2% of total crimes. This increase in theft may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the return of residents from summer holidays or the heightened visibility of valuables during the transition to darker evenings. The data also shows that public order offences. remain 11% below the UK average, indicating a controlled environment for disorderly conduct. These patterns suggest that Cam's crime profile is shaped by both its rural-urban hybrid identity and the seasonal rhythms of its population, with local initiatives likely playing a role in maintaining its lower-than-average crime rates.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 400% rise in other theft, with incidents increasing from 1 to 5. This surge, coupled with a 200% increase in burglary cases (1 to 3), suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 12.5% compared to August, potentially reflecting seasonal changes as the area transitions from summer to autumn. The balance between violent and property crimes shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most common category at 36.4% of total crimes, though this rate is 47% below the UK average. Other theft's sharp increase contrasts with public order offences, which rose 33.3% but remain below the UK average. Residents may find the 400% jump in other theft particularly concerning, as it indicates a new or intensified trend in targeted property crimes.

Cam's crime rate in September 2024 rose slightly to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 2.9% increase from August's 3.8. This places the area firmly within the lower end of the UK's crime spectrum, with the overall rate 49.4% below the national average. Daily crime statistics show one reported incident per day on average, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,519. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime was 1 in 258 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's relative safety. This monthly exposure is particularly notable when compared to larger urban centres, where such figures would likely be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Cam's crime patterns are shaped by its built-up character within Stroud, where community cohesion and local policing likely contribute to maintaining low rates despite seasonal transitions.