Girton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Girton's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with the area recording a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents—80.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate positions Girton as an outlier in the broader UK context, where average crime levels are significantly higher. The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes (5 incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (3, 23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (3, 23.1%). These figures suggest a focus on low-level, community-based incidents rather than more severe crimes. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution, with Easter and spring weather likely increasing outdoor activity in the area. The low overall rate could reflect Girton's character as a relatively compact, low-density built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour in Girton is 55% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local policing strategies, community engagement efforts, or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of transient populations. The absence of significant property crime (3 incidents) further underscores the area's distinct profile compared to typical UK urban centres, where property-related offences often dominate. These patterns align with the broader trend of low crime in areas with strong social infrastructure and limited commercial activity.

April 2025 saw sharp shifts in Girton's crime mix, with criminal damage and arson incidents surging by 200% (from 1 to 3) and public order offences doubling (from 0 to 1). These increases contrast with a 44.4% decline in anti-social behaviour (from 9 to 5), which remains the most common crime category. The drop in anti-social behaviour aligns with the UK average for that category, which is itself 55% below the national rate—suggesting Girton's management of such incidents may be particularly effective. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 25% (from 4 to 3), though they still remain 89% below the UK average. The low overall crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) ensures that even the most common categories are far below national benchmarks. For residents, the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson may signal heightened local tensions or specific incidents requiring attention. The category's UK average (0.6 per 1,000) means Girton's rate is 47% below the national level, indicating a persistent gap in this area. These fluctuations, while notable, occur against a backdrop of consistently low crime, suggesting that any increases are relatively minor in scale.

Girton's crime rate in April 2025 (1.5 per 1,000) marked a 27.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 2.1 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that has likely been reinforced by seasonal factors. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that would be exceptionally rare in most UK areas. On a monthly basis, the data reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 672 residents—a ratio that places Girton among the safest communities in the country. This is particularly striking when considering the area's population of 8,739, which means the total of 13 crimes represents an extremely low level of exposure for residents. The 80.5% gap between Girton's rate and the UK average underscores the area's unique position, where even the most common crimes are far below national levels. For context, the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 would equate to over 66 crimes in Girton alone, highlighting the significant disparity. These figures suggest that Girton's low crime environment may be sustained by factors such as its compact built-up nature, limited commercial density, and possibly effective local policing or community engagement initiatives.