Godmanchester Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Godmanchester, the per-capita crime rate in June 2024 was 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 40.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 205 residents, a statistic that, while not negligible, highlights the area’s relatively low risk profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (42.2% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.8%) and shoplifting (8.9%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where violent crime may be influenced by local demographics or seasonal factors. The start of summer in June—marked by longer days and the onset of tourism—could contribute to increased outdoor activity, affecting crime dynamics. However, the absence of a significant spike in property-related offences (such as burglary or vehicle crime) suggests that local measures, such as community policing or environmental design, may be mitigating risks in this category. Violent crime rates in Godmanchester (2.1 per 1,000) are 24% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s smaller population and lower levels of social fragmentation. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting also remain well below national averages, indicating that local initiatives or community cohesion may be playing a role in reducing these types of incidents. The seasonal context of June, with its longer daylight hours and the beginning of summer holidays, may also influence crime patterns, though the data does not show a clear correlation between these factors and the specific crime types recorded this month.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and robbery and theft from the person each doubling from zero to one occurrence. These spikes, while statistically significant, remain outliers against the backdrop of broader declines. Conversely, other theft fell by 87.5% (from 8 to 1), and public order offences dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2), indicating a shift in criminal focus or temporary changes in local activity patterns. Godmanchester’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s smaller scale and community-oriented policing. However, 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified or less common offences—rose sharply, surpassing the UK average by 87% (0.3 vs 0.2 per 1,000). This anomaly could signal emerging issues or data classification challenges, warranting closer attention from local authorities. For residents, the most immediate insight is the drop in burglary and public order offences, which may suggest improved security measures or seasonal factors influencing criminal behavior.

Godmanchester's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 21.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This decline suggests a shift in local crime dynamics, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 205 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk individuals face compared to national benchmarks. This rate is particularly noteworthy given the area’s status as a built-up zone within Huntingdonshire, where higher population density might typically correlate with increased crime. However, the data indicates that local factors—such as community engagement or environmental design—may be contributing to this sustained safety record. The comparison also highlights the disparity between Godmanchester and the UK average, with the area’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) being 24% below the national figure for this category, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives that mitigate violence.