Cam Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cam's overall crime rate for May 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This positions Cam as one of the safer built-up areas within Stroud, where the local crime profile shows a distinct emphasis on violent and anti-social incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, a category that exceeded the UK average by 10%, reflecting the area's higher proportion of incidents involving personal safety. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 51%, remained a significant concern, contributing 11.5% to the total crime count. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight hours—likely contributes to increased outdoor socialising, which may partly explain the elevated levels of public order offences and criminal damage. These patterns align with typical trends in built-up areas where community spaces see heightened usage during warmer months. The area's relatively low property crime rate, particularly in shoplifting and burglary, suggests effective local measures or environmental factors that deter such offences, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. Cam's crime picture thus illustrates a combination of seasonal activity and local demographics, with a focus on interpersonal crime that warrants continued monitoring.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in Cam's crime dynamics, with criminal damage and arson surging by 150% compared to the previous month, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This sharp increase may be linked to the extended evenings and increased outdoor activity typical of May, which could lead to more incidents involving property damage. Public order offences also doubled, reflecting a 100% month-on-month rise, tied to the same seasonal factors. In contrast, shoplifting fell by 50%, with only one reported incident compared to two in April, a decline that may indicate effective policing or deterrent measures in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour, though still a concern, decreased by 14.3%, suggesting some mitigation of disruptive incidents. The category of 'other crime' saw a steep 66.7% drop, from 3 to 1, a shift that could reflect seasonal variations in reported incidents or improved community engagement. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 50% of all crimes, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 10%. This highlights a specific challenge for local authorities, as the area's violent crime rate is significantly higher than the national benchmark despite the overall lower crime rate. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to address interpersonal crime while maintaining the positive trends observed in property-related offences.

Cam's crime rate in May 2025 increased by 18.2% compared to the previous month, rising from 5.2 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still well below the UK average, indicates a shift in local crime patterns that may require closer attention. On a daily basis, Cam experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in May, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 164 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime, though it remains significantly lower than many comparable areas. The population context further highlights the scale of these figures: with 8,519 residents, the area's crime statistics must be viewed through the lens of its relatively small size, which can amplify the visibility of individual incidents. While Cam's overall crime rate remains 24.7% below the UK average, the increase in violent offences and public order incidents suggests that local conditions—such as the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces—may influence crime trends in ways that differ from larger urban centres. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a dynamic picture, with the 18.2% rise indicating a need for ongoing analysis to identify whether this reflects a temporary fluctuation or a more sustained pattern. For residents, these statistics offer both reassurance in the area's overall safety and a reminder of the importance of community vigilance in addressing specific crime types.