Godmanchester Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Godmanchester's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure marks a notable shift from the previous month, reflecting broader patterns in the built-up area's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.1%) and public order offences (12.2%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for each category, where Godmanchester's rates for violence, anti-social behaviour, and shoplifting all fall below national benchmarks. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns, with tourism and seasonal activities potentially influencing reported incidents. The relatively low overall crime rate suggests a generally safe environment, though the seasonal context—such as increased foot traffic in local amenities and temporary occupancy of homes—may play a role in certain crime types. The breakdown of offences reveals a focus on interpersonal crime over property crime, with violent offences dominating the monthly tally. This aligns with the area's character as a small built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where community dynamics and local amenities may shape crime trends differently than in larger urban centres. The absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes, despite August's typical association with empty homes and tourism, indicates that local policing or community measures may be effective in mitigating such risks.

August 2024 saw a 200% increase in 'Other crime' compared to July, with the category rising from one reported incident to three. This surge, which places the category 87% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, stands out as the most unexpected shift in the month's crime profile. Concurrently, burglary also surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, though this remains 6% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The sharp rise in 'Other crime' may partly explain the overall increase in property-related offences, though the category's exact nature—unspecified in the data—leaves room for local interpretation. In contrast, anti-social behaviour dropped by 46.2%, from 13 to 7 incidents, and shoplifting fell by 42.9%, from seven to four. These decreases suggest possible seasonal factors, with the end of the school summer holidays potentially reducing opportunities for such crimes. The category of 'Other theft' also rose by 100%, though it remains 65% below the UK average. The interplay between these shifts—particularly the unexpected rise in 'Other crime'—highlights the need for targeted analysis of underreported or less-defined offence categories, which may include fraud, cybercrime, or other non-traditional forms of illicit activity. Residents might find the sharp increase in 'Other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it represents a departure from the area's historical crime trends.

Godmanchester's crime rate in August 2024 (4.4 per 1,000) marks a 25.5% decrease from July's rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the broader trend of falling crime rates observed in many UK areas during the summer months, though the scale of the drop is notable for a built-up area. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear low but reflects the small population of 9,228 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this area. When compared to the UK average, Godmanchester's overall crime rate remains significantly below the national benchmark, a pattern consistent with its status as a small, low-density built-up area. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Godmanchester is substantially lower than in larger urban centres. This comparative advantage may be attributed to factors such as community cohesion, effective local policing, or the area's physical layout, which could limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp increase in 'Other crime' raises questions about whether the area's crime prevention strategies are equally effective across all offence categories, particularly those that are less traditionally monitored or reported.