Girton Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a notable shift in Girton's crime dynamics, with a total of 24 crimes reported across a population of 8,739 residents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000. This figure places Girton 65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a significant disparity that reflects the area's generally secure environment. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 41.7% of total), followed by vehicle crime (4, 16.7%) and other theft (3, 12.5%). These patterns align with Girton's character as a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, likely influenced by its proximity to Cambridge and the presence of both residential and academic communities. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—may contribute to the rise in anti-social behaviour, as transient populations and increased social activity can temporarily elevate such incidents. However, the overall low crime rate suggests effective community policing and environmental factors, such as well-lit public spaces and strong local engagement, may play a role in maintaining safety. Girton's violent crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 93% below the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends where violence and sexual offences dominate. This could be attributed to Girton's relatively stable social fabric and the absence of high-risk areas like nightlife hubs or major transport nodes. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remains a local concern, with Girton's rate (0.5 per 1,000) exceeding the UK average by 28%, due to the area's road network or parking infrastructure. These statistics illustrate a combination of local demographics and external factors, where low overall crime rates coexist with specific vulnerabilities that warrant targeted attention.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in Girton's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour surged by 150%, rising from four to ten incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect heightened social activity during the summer holidays. Other theft also rose sharply, tripling from one to three cases, while bicycle theft doubled from zero to one. These increases contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson, which halved from two to one, and in drugs offences, which also dropped by 50%. Violent crimes fell by 50%, from four to two, a reduction that may be linked to seasonal changes in public spaces. Vehicle crime remained above the UK average by 28%, with four incidents reported, suggesting that local infrastructure or traffic patterns could contribute to this trend. For residents, the surge in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for community awareness during peak holiday periods, when transient populations may increase the risk of such incidents.

Girton's crime rate in August 2025 rose to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 71.9% increase from the previous month's 1.6 per 1,000. This shift brings the area's monthly crime exposure to one reported incident for every 364 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily crime counts show an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a statistic that aligns with Girton's generally low crime profile despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective reveals that for every 1,000 residents, Girton remains 65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 crimes per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. This disparity underscores the area's unique characteristics, likely influenced by its status as a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to sustained lower crime rates. However, the increase from July to August highlights the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like holiday activity may temporarily disrupt usual patterns.