Godmanchester Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Godmanchester’s crime profile in November 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.6% of the 41 total crimes reported, making them the most common category. This contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.6 per 1,000 residents—38% below the national rate. The area’s crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places it 41.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively low-risk environment compared to the broader UK. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and other theft, made up 47.6% of total offences, but these rates remain below UK averages for most categories. Vehicle crime, for instance, was 0.8 per 1,000 in Godmanchester, compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000—a 60% increase. This divergence may reflect local factors such as the built-up area’s infrastructure or seasonal activity. November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, likely influenced patterns. The area’s relatively low violent crime rate, despite the prominence of violence and sexual offences, suggests that most incidents may be isolated or context-specific rather than indicative of broader trends. This balance between crime types highlights the need for targeted local analysis rather than broad generalisations.

November 2023 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime surged by 250%, rising from 2 to 7 offences—a jump that outpaces the UK average by 60%. This increase may reflect seasonal factors such as increased vehicle usage during Black Friday shopping or changes in local traffic patterns. Other theft also rose sharply by 100%, from 2 to 4 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal retail activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, from 6 to 3 incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in public disorder during the month. The crime mix also reveals stark contrasts with national trends: while violence and sexual offences were 38% below the UK average, vehicle crime was 60% above. This divergence may indicate local challenges, such as a higher concentration of vehicles in residential areas or specific vulnerabilities in local infrastructure. The area’s burglary rate of 0.1 per 1,000 was 71% below the UK average, reinforcing the perception of a safer built-up environment. These fluctuations underscore the importance of context-specific analysis rather than relying solely on aggregate national figures.

Godmanchester’s crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 represents a 36.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, remains far below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may resonate with residents as a tangible measure of local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a local perspective on how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. The built-up area’s population of 9,228 residents means that even small increases in crime rates can be amplified in terms of individual impact. However, the overall low rate suggests that residents are less likely to experience crime compared to the broader UK. This comparison highlights the importance of contextualising local data within both national trends and the specific characteristics of Godmanchester’s community.