Godmanchester Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Godmanchester’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 36.7% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 53.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime environment, particularly in violent crime categories where local rates are 52% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 23.3% of incidents, while property crimes such as other theft and burglary each account for 10.0% of the total. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or burglary, combined with the low overall rate, suggests a stable and secure built-up area. However, the 36.7% share of violent offences highlights the need for continued focus on addressing interpersonal crime, even in a region with an otherwise favourable crime profile.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 26.7% compared to December’s 15 incidents. This drop aligns with the post-holiday lull, though the category still remains a dominant force in the area. Conversely, possession of weapons surged by 100%, marking a first-time report in the month—a figure that, while small, may warrant local scrutiny. Other theft and criminal damage and arson each rose by 100%, reflecting a sudden increase in property-related incidents. These changes contrast with a 33.3% decline in vehicle crime, likely due to reduced traffic and fewer opportunities for theft during colder, shorter days. The area’s performance in violent crime is particularly striking: local rates for violence and sexual offences are 52% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local measures or community dynamics in mitigating interpersonal conflict. Meanwhile, burglary remains on par with the UK average, suggesting no significant divergence in residential security challenges.

Godmanchester’s crime rate in January 2025 (3.3 per 1,000) represents a 15.2% increase from December’s 2.8 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. This monthly rise translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period—a rate that, when scaled to the area’s population of 9,228, means one crime occurred for every 308 residents during the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible benchmark for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing crime is relatively low compared to national standards. The previous month’s rate was 2.8 per 1,000, and while the 15.2% increase may seem concerning, it is offset by the area’s consistent performance in keeping overall crime far below UK levels. The daily crime figure of 1 per day further contextualises this: in a town of less than 10,000 residents, such a rate indicates a manageable and largely predictable security environment. The comparison to UK averages reinforces that Godmanchester’s built-up area, despite its modest size, operates with a crime profile that is both stable and significantly more secure than the national average.