Cam Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Cam during September 2025, the balance between property and violent crime reveals a striking contrast to national trends. Violent crimes—specifically violence and sexual offences—accounted for 54.2% of all incidents, far outweighing property crimes (8.3% of total). This dominance of violent crime, while 42% below the UK average for this category, suggests local factors may be influencing patterns. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places it 62.2% below the UK average of 7.4, a stark divergence that reflects Cam’s character as a built-up area within Stroud, likely shaped by its relatively low population density and community-focused environment. Seasonal shifts in September—back-to-school routines and the onset of university freshers’ week—may partly explain the elevated violent crime figures, as increased social interactions in public spaces could heighten opportunities for such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller share (16.7% of total), remains prevalent, with its rate 57% below the UK average, indicating effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Other theft, while rising sharply by 200% month-on-month, remains well below national levels. This mix of trends underscores Cam’s unique position as a low-crime area where violent incidents, though significant, are not mirrored by equivalent property crime rates, a dynamic that may reflect both demographic and geographic influences.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in Cam’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences surged by 85.7%, jumping from seven to 13 incidents, marking the most dramatic increase in any category. This rise, though still 42% below the UK average, suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as university freshers’ week, when social gatherings in public spaces may heighten vulnerability. Concurrently, other theft rose by 200%, with three incidents reported—a stark jump from one in August. This could indicate targeted opportunities, such as increased foot traffic during late-night events. Burglary also doubled from zero to two incidents, though its rate remains 29% below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7% as incidents dropped from 12 to four, reflecting successful community initiatives or heightened awareness during the month. Cam’s overall violent crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, while property crime remains low. For residents, the 62.2% gap in overall crime rates compared to the UK offers a tangible reassurance of local safety, despite the recent spikes in violent incidents.

Cam’s September 2025 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents represents a 19.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.5, underscoring a consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day, a figure that, while low, may be amplified by the concentration of incidents in specific categories such as violence. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 355 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is markedly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for Cam. This statistic, when contextualised against Cam’s population of 8,519, illustrates a landscape where crime is not only infrequent but also distributed unevenly across categories. The 62.2% gap between Cam’s overall rate and the UK average highlights the area’s effectiveness in mitigating crime, even as violent incidents rise. For a resident, this means that while the risk of encountering a violent crime is present, the likelihood of experiencing any crime remains significantly lower than in most parts of the UK. The previous month’s higher rate (3.5) may have been influenced by temporary factors such as summer-end events, whereas September’s decline aligns with the return to structured routines, a pattern consistent with other low-density built-up areas.