Cam Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Cam’s crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents—more than double the share of any other category. This category, at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, was 4% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, illustrating a slightly better performance than the national benchmark for such disturbances. Violence and sexual offences, the second most common category, stood at 0.8 per 1,000, 72% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast with national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap consistent with Cam’s status as a low-crime built-up area within Stroud. Seasonal factors likely influenced August’s statistics: as a peak holiday month, increased tourism and the presence of empty homes may have heightened vulnerability to certain crimes. The low property crime rate—just 5 incidents across the month—further underscores Cam’s relative safety compared to broader UK patterns, where property crimes often dominate. This suggests a community profile where public order and anti-social behaviour concerns are more pressing than traditional theft or burglary. The data aligns with Cam’s character as a compact, possibly residential or semi-rural built-up area, where interpersonal disputes and disruptions may occur more frequently than in larger urban centres.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in Cam’s crime mix, with possession of weapons rising by 100% (0 to 1 incident), marking the first recorded case of this category in the month. This increase, though small in absolute terms, could reflect heightened awareness or reporting during the summer season. Other crime also doubled from 1 to 2 incidents, suggesting a possible uptick in minor or unclassified offences. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 61.1% (18 to 7), a significant drop that may be linked to seasonal patterns, such as fewer public gatherings or reduced alcohol-related incidents during August. Public order offences also declined sharply by 66.7% (6 to 2), indicating successful local initiatives or natural reductions in disruptive behaviour during the summer. Cam’s performance against UK averages varied by category: while anti-social behaviour was slightly below the UK average, other crime and bicycle theft exceeded national rates by 25% and 43% respectively. This divergence suggests that Cam’s unique demographic or geographic factors—such as a higher proportion of cyclists or specific community activities—may contribute to these discrepancies. The data also reveals that Cam’s violent crime rate was 72% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect the area’s lower population density or more stable social environment compared to larger cities.

Cam’s crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 45.5% from the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000, a decline that places it among the safest areas in the UK for this period. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day month, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 284 residents. This rate, while low, is still meaningful for a community of 8,519 people, emphasizing that even minor incidents can have local impact. When scaled to Cam’s population, the 30 total crimes represent a 0.35% chance of any resident being directly involved in a crime during the month—a statistic that contextualizes the rarity of such events in the area. The previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000 provides a useful benchmark: the 3.5 per 1,000 figure for August reflects a substantial improvement, potentially tied to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in public spaces or more controlled community events. Cam’s population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime prevention efforts may be effective, given the sustained low rates compared to national averages. However, the 25% above UK average for ‘other crime’ and 43% above for bicycle theft indicate that specific vulnerabilities remain, linked to local infrastructure or activities. These figures should be interpreted with care, as they do not necessarily imply systemic issues but rather highlight areas where targeted interventions could be beneficial.