Godmanchester Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Godmanchester's crime rate in December 2024 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects a mix of seasonal and structural factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 57.7% of all incidents, though this category's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 remains 38% below the UK average. The compact built-up nature of Godmanchester, with limited commercial zones and fewer public spaces, likely contributes to the lower prevalence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to larger urban centres. December's typical patterns—dark evenings, holiday-related absences, and reduced foot traffic—may have dampened opportunities for petty crimes, though the 100% increase in burglary suggests vulnerabilities in home security during the festive season. The area's low crime rate is also consistent with its character as a small, largely residential community within Huntingdonshire, where local policing and community cohesion may play a role in maintaining safety. While the sharp rise in burglary is concerning, the overall trend of declining crime rates since the previous month indicates that Godmanchester remains significantly safer than the national average, despite the seasonal challenges posed by December's environment.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in December 2024 was a 100% increase in burglary, rising from zero to two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 66.7% decline in shoplifting and public order offences, which fell from three to one each. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, decreased by 6.3% despite the holiday season, though this modest drop may reflect seasonal fluctuations in reporting rather than a significant shift in crime patterns. Godmanchester's violent crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 38% below the UK average for this category, a disparity that could be attributed to the area's compact built-up nature and limited nightlife infrastructure. The property crime share (23%) is lower than the UK average, with vehicle crime and burglary contributing to this category, suggesting a focus on targeted theft rather than widespread disorder.

Godmanchester's crime rate in December 2024 dropped by 27.7% compared to the previous month, falling from 3.9 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as December's extended evenings and holiday-related absences may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in December, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 355 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of incidents despite the holiday season. When scaled to the local population of 9,228, this monthly exposure rate underscores the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. The reduction in public order offences and shoplifting—both down 66.7%—may be partly attributed to heightened community vigilance during the festive period, though this remains speculative without further data.