Godmanchester Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Godmanchester's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-national-average crime levels, which may reflect the area's compact built-up character and potentially lower population density compared to larger urban centres. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.1% of all recorded crimes (13 incidents), significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other theft followed closely with 8 incidents (22.2% of total crimes), while anti-social behaviour accounted for 13.9% of reported crimes. These patterns align with seasonal factors in April, when increased outdoor activity during the Easter period and spring weather may drive certain types of incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Godmanchester was 45% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement efforts, and the area's demographic profile may contribute to this outcome. While property crimes made up 47.2% of all incidents, the distribution across categories indicates a relatively balanced crime profile, with no single category dominating the overall picture. This stability contrasts with some UK regions where property crime often constitutes a larger share of total incidents.

April 2024 saw significant declines in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson dropping by 83.3% compared to March (6 to 1 incidents). This reduction may be linked to seasonal factors, as Easter-related events and spring weather could have reduced opportunities for such crimes. Vehicle crime also fell sharply by 66.7% (3 to 1 incidents), reflecting reduced parking activity in residential areas during the early spring period. Conversely, other theft increased by 60% (5 to 8 incidents), which may indicate a shift in criminal focus during the Easter shopping period. Shoplifting rose by 50% (2 to 3 incidents), connected to increased foot traffic in local retail areas during the holiday season. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, they were 45% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may be effectively mitigating this type of crime. Anti-social behaviour. (11 to 5 incidents), still accounted for 13.9% of all crimes, highlighting the need for continued community engagement initiatives. Godmanchester's rate of other theft was 61% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in this category that warrants targeted policing strategies.

Godmanchester's crime rate in April 2024 (3.9 per 1,000) marked a 26.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This reduction translates to one reported crime for every 256 residents over the course of the month, a figure that places the area well below the national average in terms of monthly exposure. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that is significantly lower than many comparable UK towns. This daily frequency suggests that residents are likely to encounter crime at a much lower rate than in areas with higher crime rates. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates this contrast: with 9,228 residents, the 36 recorded crimes in April represent a relatively small proportion of the local population. This low frequency may be attributed to the area's built-up nature, which could limit opportunities for certain types of crime compared to more sprawling or isolated communities. The previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000 highlights the positive trajectory in recent months, with the 26.6% decline reflecting effective policing efforts or natural seasonal variations in criminal activity. These figures provide a clear indication that Godmanchester's residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though specific categories like other theft remain areas for targeted intervention.