Cam Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cam’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 24.4% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area within Stroud, where crime patterns often align with seasonal rhythms and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 32.7% of total incidents (18 cases), a rate 31% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, while less frequent than violent offences, surged dramatically in July, though it remains a localised concern compared to the UK. The area’s overall safety, despite the spikes in specific categories, is consistent with its character as a smaller, possibly commuter-oriented built-up area within a rural district. Seasonal context suggests that July’s peak summer activity—schools out, festivals, and tourism—may have influenced crime dynamics, though the absence of large-scale events or infrastructure in Cam limits the scope of such factors. Anti-social behaviour, at 12.7% of total crimes, was 48% below the UK average, indicating strong community cohesion or effective local policing. The balance between property and violent crime in Cam—property crimes at 41.8% (23 cases) and violent crimes at 32.7%—suggests a mixed profile, with property crime slightly more prevalent but still below the UK average. These patterns may be influenced by Cam’s proximity to Stroud’s urban core, where retail and residential areas coexist, but its smaller scale likely mitigates the crime rates seen in larger centres. The data also shows that criminal damage and arson, though rising sharply in July, remained near UK averages, hinting at no major systemic issues. Overall, Cam’s crime profile in July 2025 illustrates a relatively safe environment with targeted vulnerabilities, shaped by its unique position within Stroud’s broader landscape.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 1,100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 12 incidents—a shift that dwarfs other monthly changes. This surge, combined with a 500% rise in public order offences (from 1 to 6), indicates a significant disruption in local patterns. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 18 incidents (32.7% of total), remained 31% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime’s 259% above the UK average (1.4 vs 0.4 per 1,000) suggests a unique local challenge, possibly linked to increased summer traffic or unsecured vehicles during festivals. The 100% jump in criminal damage and arson—rising from zero to five incidents—may reflect seasonal factors, such as more outdoor events or unattended properties during school holidays. These figures highlight the need for targeted interventions in vehicle security and public order management, even as Cam’s overall crime rate remains below the UK average.

Cam's crime rate in July 2025 rose 52.7% compared to June 2025, moving from 4.2 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s usual seasonal patterns, where summer months typically see lower crime rates due to increased community activity and tourism. Locally, the 2 crimes reported per day in July (55 total over 31 days) align with the area’s small population of 8,519, meaning one crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents during the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights the relative rarity of crime in Cam, even as specific categories surged. While the UK average for vehicle crime is 0.4 per 1,000, Cam’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 in July indicates a notable localised issue. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison underscores the uniqueness of Cam’s data, which reflects its distinct demographics and geography as a built-up area within Stroud. These figures suggest that while overall crime remains below the UK average, targeted issues may require closer attention.