Godmanchester Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Godmanchester's March 2023 crime data reveals a striking anomaly: the 'Other crime' category, which includes non-specific unlawful acts, was 100% above the UK average. This contrasts with the area's overall safety, where the 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents — 69.7% below the UK average — highlights a generally secure environment. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total incidents), other theft (23.8%), and criminal damage and arson (14.3%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, likely influenced patterns: for instance, increased visibility during later hours may have deterred public order offences, which were 84% below the UK average. However, the 'Other crime' category's outlier status warrants closer examination, as it suggests isolated incidents that do not reflect broader trends. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime — which were 74% below the UK average — further reinforces the area's safety profile, even as the 'Other crime' category remains an anomaly. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both local and national frameworks, ensuring that residents and policymakers understand the full picture of Godmanchester's security landscape.

March 2023 revealed a striking divergence in crime patterns, with 'Other crime' — a category encompassing non-specific unlawful acts — being 100% above the UK average. This contrasts sharply with other categories such as violence and sexual offences, which were 74% below the UK average. The month also saw a notable shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (9 incidents) accounting for 42.9% of all reported crimes, while violent crimes (6 incidents) made up 28.6%. This balance suggests a relatively stable environment where property-related incidents are more common than personal violence. A concrete data point for residents is the daily crime count: one crime per day, a statistic that, while seemingly high, remains within the context of the area's overall low crime rate. The absence of significant month-on-month fluctuations further reinforces the consistency of Godmanchester's crime profile, with no abrupt spikes or dips recorded compared to previous months.

Godmanchester's crime rate in March 2023 remained remarkably low, with 21 total crimes reported across a population of 9,228 residents. This equates to one reported crime for every 439 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in daily life. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a statistic that aligns with the overall low crime profile. When compared to the UK average, the area's safety is starkly evident — the 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents is 69.7% below the national rate. This contrast is amplified by the local crime mix, which includes categories like 'Other crime' that are 100% above the UK average, yet these remain isolated incidents within an otherwise secure environment. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the likelihood of experiencing crime in Godmanchester is significantly lower than in most other parts of the country, reflecting the area's character as a relatively tranquil built-up area.