Cam Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cam’s crime rate for January 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 42.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the lower quartile of national crime rates, reflecting a profile more aligned with rural or semi-rural built-up areas than major urban centres. The most significant contributor to Cam’s crime picture was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62.9% of all reported incidents—22 cases in total. This concentration of violent crime may be partly explained by the area’s character as a small, closely knit community where interpersonal conflicts can escalate quickly, though the exact drivers remain unclear without further data. Property crimes, in contrast, were comparatively rare, with only 5 incidents recorded, highlighting a stark contrast to the UK average where property crime rates are typically higher. Seasonal factors may also have played a role: January’s post-holiday period, combined with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to a lower volume of shoplifting or public order offences. However, the rise in violent crime could be linked to the area’s specific social dynamics, such as seasonal changes in community activity or the impact of cold weather on outdoor interactions. The overall crime picture for Cam thus illustrates a balance between low-risk, high-visibility violent incidents and a generally secure environment for residents, though the elevated rate of violence compared to the UK average warrants further exploration of local factors.

January 2025 saw significant shifts in Cam’s crime profile, with drugs, other crime, and vehicle crime each doubling compared to the previous month. These increases, though modest in absolute terms (2 incidents each), represent a stark contrast to the declines in burglary and criminal damage and arson, which fell by 50% and 33.3% respectively. The crime mix also reveals striking disparities: violence and sexual offences, which make up 62.9% of total crimes, are 4% above the UK average (2.5 per 1,000). Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 80% below the UK rate (1.0 per 1,000), suggesting a local trend toward fewer public disturbances. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the surge in 'other crime'—a category that rose from zero to four incidents, a 178% increase over the UK average. This could indicate unaddressed vulnerabilities in Cam’s specific context, such as underreported incidents or emerging patterns in non-traditional crime categories.

Cam's crime rate for January 2025 rose by 40.3% compared to the previous month, increasing from 2.9 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. While this upward shift is notable, the daily crime context remains minimal: just 1 crime was reported per day across the month. Over the course of January, this translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 243 residents—a figure that underscores the relatively low risk faced by Cam’s population. When scaled to the area’s 8,519 residents, the 35 total crimes recorded represent a manageable level of activity, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This population-scaled perspective highlights that Cam’s residents are far less likely to encounter crime than the national average, even as the month’s rate reflects a temporary increase from December. The local context suggests that while the overall trend remains low, the 40.3% rise from the previous month may reflect seasonal or localized factors, such as post-holiday activity or changes in community patterns, that warrant closer attention within the area’s specific dynamics.