Girton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Girton’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 72.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within South Cambridgeshire. The most common crimes were public order offences (26.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and vehicle crime (15.8%). These figures align with Girton’s character as a small, low-density urban area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributed to the surge in public order incidents, which rose sharply from one to five cases. While the overall crime rate remains low, the data suggests that community dynamics and local events can temporarily amplify specific types of crime. Anti-social behaviour, though high in proportion, is still 61% below the UK average, a reflection of Girton’s generally orderly environment. Vehicle crime, which fell by 62.5% compared to the previous month, may be influenced by reduced traffic during October, a common pattern in smaller towns. The low rates of violent crime—only 15.8% of total incidents—further reinforce Girton’s status as a place with minimal exposure to serious offences. However, the 100% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average highlights a unique vulnerability, possibly linked to the area’s cycling infrastructure and the transient nature of some residents. These patterns illustrate how local geography and seasonal rhythms intersect with crime trends, even in areas with consistently low overall rates.

October 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in Girton’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 400% compared to September, rising from one to five incidents. This spike aligns with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween, which may partly explain increased public disorder. Anti-social behaviour also jumped 300%, with four reported cases, though this category remains 61% below the UK average. In contrast, vehicle crime fell sharply by 62.5%, declining from eight to three incidents—consistent with a broader trend of reduced vehicle-related offences in built-up areas. Violence and sexual offences rose by 200%, reflecting a threefold increase from one to three cases. This category, however, remains 89% below the UK average. Bicycle theft, at two cases, exceeded the UK average by 100%, a rare anomaly in Girton’s otherwise low-crime environment. These shifts highlight the volatility of specific crime types, even within a generally safe area.

The crime rate in Girton rose by 35.6% in October 2023 compared to the previous month, moving from 1.6 to 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 72.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Over the 31 days of October, 19 crimes were recorded, equating to roughly one reported crime per day. This daily frequency, while low, highlights the sporadic nature of incidents in a small built-up area. On a monthly exposure basis, one crime occurred for every 460 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 8,739. This ratio is particularly meaningful for residents, as it underscores the rarity of crime in Girton compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that even with the month-on-month rise, Girton continues to experience significantly lower crime rates than the UK average, reflecting its character as a relatively low-risk area with a distinct local profile.