Cam Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Cam's crime profile in February 2026 reveals a starkly low volume of incidents, with just one crime reported across its population of 8,519 residents. At 0.1 per 1,000, the area's crime rate is 98.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, placing it among the safest built-up areas in the country. Violence and sexual offences account for 100% of the total crimes recorded, though this category remains 96% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—likely contributes to this pattern, as colder weather and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for crime. Cam's built-up but possibly low-density nature could also play a role, with fewer public spaces or high-traffic areas to facilitate incidents. The absence of property crimes or theft from the person further distinguishes Cam's crime profile from more densely populated urban centres, where such offences are typically more prevalent. This month's data aligns with a broader trend of lower crime rates in areas with smaller populations and less commercial activity, though further analysis would be needed to confirm long-term patterns. The exceptionally low rate of 0.1 per 1,000 raises questions about underreporting or the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures, though the data does not provide direct evidence for either.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 92.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 14 incidents in January to just 1 in February. This category alone contributes 100% of Cam's total crime rate, yet remains 96% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for Cam (0.1 per 1,000) is 98.4% below the UK average, a gap that persists despite the area's built-up status. While the data does not specify the nature of the single reported crime, the stark drop in violence and sexual offences suggests a possible seasonal effect, with winter months typically seeing reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for such incidents. Residents may find comfort in these figures, though the absence of property crimes or theft from the person indicates a crime profile distinct from more densely populated urban centres.

Cam's crime rate in February 2026 dropped sharply to 0.1 per 1,000 residents, a 96.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This reduction positions Cam as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK, with its total crime rate 98.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, reflecting an exceptionally low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population, this means that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 8,519 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in Cam. Such a low monthly exposure rate suggests that residents are far less likely to encounter crime compared to the UK average, though this may also reflect underreporting or the area's unique characteristics, such as its built-up but possibly low-density nature.