Girton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Girton's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 78.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national levels highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, a trend that has persisted across multiple months. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30.8% of all incidents, followed by burglary (23.1%) and other theft (23.1%). These figures align with the area's character as a compact, built-up district within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to lower rates of violent and property crimes. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the crime picture: January, a post-holiday month marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, typically sees fewer outdoor crimes. However, the data also reveals a shift in crime patterns, with property-related offences—particularly burglary—emerging as a more prominent concern compared to violent crimes. The low overall rate suggests that local policing strategies, community engagement, or the area's physical layout may play a role in maintaining safety, though these factors remain speculative without further data. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime, combined with the UK's generally higher rates, reinforces Girton's position as an area with a markedly safer environment than the national average.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2025 was a 200% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 3 to 1, and a similar decline in violence and sexual offences, down from 3 to 1. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with property crimes gaining prominence over violent offences. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime category, accounting for 30.8% of all incidents, though it decreased by 20% from December. Girton's burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) matched the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a rare alignment for this area. Meanwhile, vehicle crime surged by 100%, increasing from 0 to 1 incident, a figure that, while small, may signal emerging patterns in targeted theft. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with property-related offences becoming more pronounced during the post-holiday period.

In January 2025, Girton's crime rate fell slightly to 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a -6.9% decrease from December's 1.6 per 1,000. This places the area 78.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that remains consistent with recent months. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 672 residents, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 0 crimes per day, reflecting a pattern of sporadic, non-recurring incidents rather than sustained activity. With a population of 8,739, the monthly exposure rate highlights that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during any given month. This context is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it reinforces the area's reputation for safety compared to national trends. The low crime rate may be influenced by factors such as the area's compact size, limited commercial density, and potentially effective community engagement strategies from the data alone.