Godmanchester Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Godmanchester’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national picture, a trend consistent with its likely rural or semi-rural character. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 54.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These figures align with the area’s probable demographic profile, where smaller communities and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors in October—such as the return to darker evenings after the clocks went back and the timing of Halloween—could have influenced patterns. Violent crime rates in Godmanchester were 2% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in community policing or social cohesion may have a role. However, the sharp rise in burglary and other theft categories raises questions about temporary vulnerabilities, such as increased home occupancy during holidays or shifts in local economic activity. The overall picture illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a significantly lower risk profile than the UK average, with most categories well below national benchmarks.

October 2025 saw a stark rise in burglary, with incidents tripling from one to three—a 200% increase—possibly linked to seasonal transitions and darker evenings. Simultaneously, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 69.2%, from 13 to 4 cases, a decline that may reflect increased community engagement or local initiatives. Violent crime in Godmanchester remained 2% below the UK average, despite its dominance in the local crime mix (54.6% of total incidents). Other theft and possession of weapons both rose by 100%, from zero to three and zero to one respectively, indicating emerging trends that warrant monitoring. The category of 'other crime' was the only type to exceed the UK average, though by a narrow margin (18% above). These shifts highlight the combination of local factors and national trends, with property crime rates remaining well below the UK average for most categories.

Godmanchester's crime rate in October 2025 rose 22.3% from the previous month, increasing from 3.9 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This shift suggests a temporary uptick in local activity, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s small population and rural character. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 210 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the community’s size. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering the broader population context, highlighting the area’s relatively low risk profile. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the month-on-month increase, the absolute number of crimes remains minimal in a community of just over 9,000 people. This suggests that local factors—such as seasonal changes or temporary disruptions—may have had a limited impact on the overall crime picture.