Girton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking finding in September 2024 is the unexpected rise in burglary, which increased by 25% compared to August, reaching 5 incidents. This surge contrasts with the significant drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 60%. Overall, Girton maintained a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents—80.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile was dominated by property crimes, with burglary accounting for 38.5% of total reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 30.8%, while violence and sexual offences made up 15.4%. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced these patterns. The low crime rate, combined with the dominance of property crime, suggests a mix of factors at play, including the area’s character as a small built-up area within South Cambridgeshire. While the drop in violent crime could reflect the quieter transition into autumn, the increase in burglary may be linked to the return of students and staff to residential properties, creating new vulnerabilities. The overall safety of Girton remains markedly better than the UK average, but the rise in burglary highlights the need for continued attention to property security in the coming months.

Burglary saw the most significant shift in September, rising by 25% (from 4 to 5 incidents) compared to August. This increase contrasts sharply with a 60% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 5 to 2. The property crime category dominated the monthly breakdown, accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes, with burglary alone contributing nearly a third of the total. This focus on property crime is notable given that Girton’s overall rate is 80.5% below the UK average. Burglary in Girton (0.6 per 1,000) is 94% above the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as housing density or seasonal patterns may be influencing this trend. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 57% below the UK average, a statistic that could reflect the area’s smaller population and lower levels of public activity compared to larger urban centres.

Girton's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 34.9% compared to August, dropping from 2.3 to 1.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over the past year. On a daily basis, Girton recorded roughly zero crimes per day in September, a figure that, while statistically low, reflects the small population of 8,739 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 672 residents—a monthly exposure rate that suggests a low likelihood of personal involvement in crime for most residents. When scaled to the local population, this rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though small areas with low crime volumes can show greater variability in statistics. The population context further highlights that even a single crime can have a noticeable impact on local perceptions of safety, despite the overall low numbers.