Godmanchester Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,228 residents, 57 reported crimes in July 2025 equate to a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000, a figure that is 27.9% below the UK average of 8.6. This performance, while commendable, reveals a combination of crime types that reflect both local dynamics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share (45.6%), with 26 incidents recorded—8% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely (21.1%), though this category remained 16% below the UK rate. The dominance of violent crime in Godmanchester's profile during July is likely influenced by the area's seasonal rhythm: a built-up area within Huntingdonshire that experiences heightened activity during the summer months due to festivals, open-air events, and the closure of schools. This context may help explain the elevated levels of violence and public order offences, which together accounted for 56.1% of all crimes. Property-related crimes were relatively subdued, with shoplifting at 54% below the UK average and vehicle crime at 49% below. This contrast suggests a possible focus on interpersonal rather than property-based crime during the summer, potentially linked to the increased presence of transient populations or the nature of local events. The data also highlights a curious anomaly: bicycle theft in Godmanchester was 150% above the UK average, a figure that may be attributed to the area's cycling infrastructure or the presence of specific vulnerabilities in local storage practices. As a small built-up area, Godmanchester's crime picture illustrates the challenges of balancing community safety with the demands of seasonal tourism and local events.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 6 to 12 incidents, and a doubling of both other theft and vehicle crime cases. These spikes, while significant, were offset by continued underperformance in several categories relative to the UK average: anti-social behaviour remained 16% below the UK rate, and shoplifting was 54% lower. However, bicycle theft in Godmanchester surged 150% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories. The breakdown of crimes reveals a shift in the crime mix, with violent offences (45.6% of total) dominating over property crimes (19.3%), a trend consistent with summer patterns where public spaces and events may amplify interpersonal conflicts. Residents may find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential link to the area's seasonal activities during July.

Godmanchester's crime rate in July 2025 rose to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 58.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.9. This shift, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in July—roughly one every 162 residents over the course of the month. For context, a resident of Godmanchester had a 1-in-162 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during July, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, highlights the local context: a built-up area within Huntingdonshire with a population of 9,228, where community density and local policing efforts may contribute to the sustained suppression of crime despite the upward trend.