Over the course of the last year, 4,946 crimes have been recorded in East Cambridgeshire, according to the latest data from Cambridgeshire Constabulary.  

Using this data, it’s possible to create a ‘crime map’ for the district, which details the number of type of crimes reported.  

Of the overall crimes recorded, violence and sexual offences was the most common, with 1,821 offences logged in the year to February.  

This accounts for more than 36.8 per cent of all crimes reported.  

The news comes as police forces across the UK recently marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, also known as Clare’s Law.  

The scheme allows people to apply for information from the police about a current or ex-partner if they’re worried that they may have a history of abuse or are a risk.  

Since March, Cambridgeshire Police have received 71 applications under Clare’s Law.  

In March, Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston joined partners to approve the further allocation of extra funding worth nearly £1m to tackle serious violence across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The second most reported crime was antisocial behaviour-related offences.  

Accounting for 16.8 per cent of total crimes reported, 830 reports of antisocial behaviour have been logged by Cambridgeshire Police in the last year.  

The offence includes personal, environmental and nuisance antisocial behaviour.  

Interactive map shows crimes reported in East Cambridgeshire in February

 

The next most reported crimes are public order related offences which is defined as a crime which causes fear, alarm, or distress.   

Making up 7.8 per cent of total crimes recorded, 386 offences were recorded. 

The latest statistics, which can be determined as official police crime logs, show a drop in overall offences towards the end of last year, dropping to their lowest level in January.

By February, the latest month for which records exist, the total number of reported crimes jumped from 340 to 402.

East Cambridgeshire residents reported 426 criminal damage and arson offences, 93 drug offences, 350 theft-based crimes, 276 offences involving a vehicle and 288 shoplifting offences. 

Ely Standard: In March, Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston joined partners to approve the further allocation of extra funding worth nearly £1m to tackle serious violence. In March, Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston joined partners to approve the further allocation of extra funding worth nearly £1m to tackle serious violence. (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: “We continue to work hard to tackle violent offences, executing warrants, holding dedicated operations, and taking part in national initiatives such as amnesties for knives, firearms and weapons now banned under the Offensive Weapons Act such as knuckledusters, extendable batons, and curved swords.  

“Sexual offences remain among our top priorities, as we target offenders and strive to provide a better service for victims.  

“While a high number of reports is concerning, it is also reassuring that victims of this type of crime have the confidence to come forward in the knowledge they will be treated with compassion and their report taken very seriously and thoroughly investigated.”