Girton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Girton's crime profile in May 2023 reflects a consistently low level of criminal activity, with a total crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents—92.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends, particularly in violent crime, where Girton's rate is 93% below the UK average. The breakdown of reported incidents highlights anti-social behaviour as the most common category, accounting for 60% of total crimes (3 incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (2 incidents, 40% of total). These figures align with Girton's character as a largely residential built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and extended daylight hours, likely influenced patterns of outdoor socialising and drinking, which could explain the prevalence of anti-social behaviour. Despite these seasonal shifts, the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, consistent with Girton's historical trend of minimal reported incidents. The absence of property crimes or theft-related offences further differentiates Girton from areas where retail or commercial activity drives crime. This data suggests that local policing strategies, combined with the area's demographics, have effectively maintained low crime levels, even as broader UK rates fluctuate.

May 2023 saw notable increases in two key crime categories: violence and sexual offences rose by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents), and anti-social behaviour increased by 50% (from 2 to 3 incidents). These rises occurred against a backdrop of already exceptionally low crime rates, with Girton's overall rate remaining 92.5% below the UK average. The increase in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 60% of all reported crimes, may be linked to May's longer evenings and bank holidays, which typically correlate with higher levels of outdoor drinking and socialising. Girton's rate of violence and sexual offences is 93% below the UK average (0.2 vs 2.8 per 1,000), suggesting that while there was an upward trend in May, the area still experiences significantly fewer violent incidents than national benchmarks. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local interventions in mitigating violent crime, even as seasonal factors temporarily elevate certain types of anti-social activity. Residents should be aware that the increase in anti-social behaviour, though modest in absolute terms, may indicate the need for continued community engagement efforts during peak social periods.

Girton's crime rate in May 2023 (0.6 per 1,000) represents a 23.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 0.5 per 1,000, though this remains exceptionally low compared to national averages. Daily crime context shows that, on average, fewer than one crime was reported per day across the 31-day period, reflecting the area's minimal criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 1,748 residents—a figure that illustrates the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When considering Girton's population of 8,739, the monthly exposure statistic (1-in-1,748) provides a tangible sense of the low probability of encountering crime for any given resident. This data contrasts sharply with UK-wide figures, where the average resident faces significantly higher risks. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces Girton's status as one of the safest areas in the UK, with crime levels that are orders of magnitude lower than national benchmarks. While the month-on-month increase is notable, it is important to contextualise this within the area's consistently low baseline, suggesting that any fluctuations are minor relative to the overall safety profile.