Girton Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Girton’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 80.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, typical of smaller built-up areas within Cambridgeshire. Property crimes accounted for 57% of all incidents, with burglary and vehicle crime each contributing 21.4% of the total. The low overall rate may reflect Girton’s character as a relatively affluent, low-density urban area, where economic stability and community cohesion likely contribute to reduced criminal activity. Seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may have influenced specific crimes. Violent crimes, at 2 incidents, represented only 14.3% of total crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests a community where personal safety is generally assured, with violence and sexual offences occurring at a fraction of the national rate. The low crime rate is further reinforced by the absence of major crime hubs or high-risk demographics typically associated with higher rates. However, the 7.4% month-on-month increase in the overall rate, albeit from a very low base, indicates that local conditions may warrant ongoing monitoring.

October 2024 saw a 200% surge in vehicle crime, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month rise. This spike contrasts with a 40% decrease in burglary, which dropped from 5 to 3, suggesting a possible shift in criminal activity towards vehicles over property. Public order offences and bicycle theft both doubled from zero to one incident. Girton’s burglary rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents is 9% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, indicating a relatively secure environment for property owners. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, from 4 to 2, reflecting a potential reduction in community disruptions. These trends, while minor in scale, highlight the fluctuating nature of crime in a small built-up area where even small changes can be statistically significant.

In October 2024, Girton’s crime rate rose 7.4% from 1.5 to 1.6 per 1,000 residents compared to September. below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 reported crimes per day across the 31-day month, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 624 residents, a figure that contextualises the low likelihood of encountering crime for most residents. This monthly exposure rate, while slightly higher than September’s, still reflects a community where crime is infrequent. Population-scale comparisons reinforce Girton’s safety: with 8,739 residents, the area’s low crime rate aligns with its character as a smaller, likely more affluent, built-up area within South Cambridgeshire. The 1-in-624 ratio suggests that even with the 7.4% increase, the risk of being a victim remains exceptionally low by UK standards.