Cam Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cam’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked underperformance relative to national figures highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, which has been consistent across multiple years. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.7% of all reported incidents—2.2 per 1,000, or 17% below the UK average. This suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or effective policing, may be playing a role in reducing violent crime. However, the data also reveals a significant outlier: burglary rates in Cam were 100% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 compared to 0.3 per 1,000 nationally), with five incidents recorded this month. This anomaly could be linked to seasonal influences, such as the Halloween period, which often sees increased property crime due to heightened foot traffic and opportunities for opportunistic theft. Other theft and vehicle crime also contributed to the overall rate, though these remained below the UK average. The area’s crime mix appears to be shifting, with property crimes (14 incidents) now slightly outnumbering violent crimes (19 incidents), a reversal of the trend seen in earlier months. This shift may reflect broader changes in local demographics or economic conditions, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such hypotheses. October’s darker evenings and the transition from autumn to winter may also have influenced criminal activity, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or limited street lighting. The overall picture illustrates a combination of local conditions and national crime trends, with Cam maintaining a distinct profile that warrants ongoing monitoring.

October 2025 saw a 150% increase in burglary cases, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in shoplifting (from 0 to 1) and a doubling of criminal damage and arson (from 0 to 2), indicates a shift in criminal activity that may relate to seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 50%, though this decrease may not be statistically significant given the small numbers. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 48.7% of all crimes—remained 17% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting that Cam’s community dynamics or local policing strategies may be effective in mitigating such incidents. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary could prompt a review of home security measures, particularly during the extended dark hours of October.

Cam’s crime rate in October 2025 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 62.4% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest in absolute terms, signals a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 8,519, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 218 residents—a statistic that, while not alarming, invites reflection on how local factors might influence such numbers. The previous month’s lower rate may have been influenced by seasonal rhythms, such as the transition from autumn to winter, which can affect outdoor activity and visibility. This month’s data, however, suggests a return to a more typical pattern for Cam, which historically maintains a crime profile significantly below the UK average.