Girton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Girton's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 77% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area's generally low crime profile, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of local crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most frequently reported category, accounting for 26.7% of all incidents, followed by other theft (20%) and violence and sexual offences (20%). These figures align with the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up district within South Cambridgeshire, where seasonal factors such as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. The post-holiday period in January often sees a dip in retail-related offences, consistent with the low shoplifting rate (65% below UK average) and the 72% below UK average for burglary. However, the 67% above UK average for bicycle theft suggests a potential link to student or commuter activity, though this remains a minor category in the overall crime mix. The seasonal context of January—marked by colder weather and reduced social gatherings—may also explain the lower prevalence of public order offences, which fell to 6.7% of total crimes. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the 200% increase in both other theft and violence and sexual offences signals a shift that warrants further analysis, particularly in understanding whether these changes reflect genuine increases or variations in reporting patterns.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 200% increase in both other theft and violence and sexual offences, each rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, while not uncommon in post-holiday periods, contrasts with the 50% decline in public order offences, which fell from 2 to 1. The shift in crime mix shows a notable move towards property-related and personal safety incidents, with other theft accounting for 20% of total crimes and violence and sexual offences also contributing 20%. These figures align with the area's position 47% below the UK average for other theft and 88% below for violence and sexual offences. Meanwhile, bicycle theft—a category where Girton's rate is 67% above the UK average—rose from 0 to 1 incident, a 100% increase. For residents, the 200% jump in violent crimes may raise concerns. Local authorities may need to consider factors such as increased foot traffic during winter months or changes in community engagement activities that could influence such trends.

Girton's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 36.5% compared to December 2023, moving from 1.3 to 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in crime patterns that merits closer examination. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the area's overall safety but may mask localized spikes in specific categories. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 583 residents—a ratio that, while low, invites reflection on how such incidents are distributed across the community. With a population of 8,739, this translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual, though the absolute number of crimes remains a point of interest for local stakeholders. The data also highlights the importance of contextualizing crime rates within the area's unique demographic and geographic characteristics, which may influence reporting patterns and community perceptions differently than in larger urban centres.