Cam Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected shift in March 2025 was the 400% surge in criminal damage and arson, a category that had previously been relatively rare in Cam. This spike, rising from one to five incidents, contrasts sharply with the area's overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which remains 24.4% below the UK average of 7.8. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44% of all crimes, a figure that, while significant, was 5% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (24% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (10%) formed the next most common categories, though the latter's sudden increase raises questions about potential seasonal or situational factors. The transition to spring, with its longer evenings and changing clocks, may have contributed to increased outdoor activity that could intersect with criminal opportunities. Cam's low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a generally safer environment, but the sharp rise in specific categories indicates the need for targeted monitoring. The area's built-up character within Stroud, a town known for its rural-urban blend, likely influences crime patterns, with local businesses and community spaces affected by the surge in property-related offences.

March 2025 saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, surging from one to five incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, marks the most dramatic single-month shift in Cam's recent crime history. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, rising from four to twelve incidents, a 200% increase that may reflect seasonal changes as evenings lengthen. Meanwhile, drug-related offences rose from zero to one, a 100% increase that, while statistically significant, remains an isolated incident. These shifts contrast sharply with the 50% decline in other theft, which fell from two to one. Shoplifting in Cam was 71% below the UK average, with just two incidents compared to the national rate of 0.7 per 1,000. The area's violent crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 was also 5% below the UK average, a statistic that could partly explain the overall 24.4% gap between Cam and the national crime rate.

Cam's crime rate in March 2025 rose sharply to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 92.5% increase from 3.1 per 1,000 in February. This jump places the area on a trajectory that, if sustained, could challenge its historically lower-than-average crime profile. On a daily basis, Cam experienced approximately two crimes per day in March, a figure that, while modest, reflects a noticeable uptick in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 170 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while below the UK average, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents in a small built-up area. The population context is critical: with 8,519 residents, Cam's crime statistics must be interpreted through the lens of its compact geography, where a handful of incidents can affect local perception. This contrast between the area's overall safety and the recent surge in specific crime types underscores the need for targeted analysis of emerging trends.