Girton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Girton’s crime rate in June 2025 remained exceptionally low at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 79% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area among the safest in the country for crime prevention. The breakdown of reported crimes highlights anti-social behaviour as the most frequent category, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents. This was followed by criminal damage and arson (20.0%), and shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, and other theft each contributing 13.3% of the total. These patterns are consistent with Girton’s character as a small, built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and local policing likely contribute to the low overall rate. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as June marks the beginning of summer holidays and increased outdoor activity, which could influence the types of incidents reported. However, the absence of significant spikes in violent crime or property theft suggests that existing measures to maintain public order are effective. The relatively low rate of shoplifting compared to the UK average may reflect Girton’s retail environment, which is less concentrated than in larger urban centres. While a direct link between seasonal changes and the current crime profile, the stability of the rate over recent months indicates a resilient local security framework.

June 2025 saw notable increases in three crime categories: burglary, shoplifting, and violence and sexual offences, each doubling from zero to one or two incidents. This uptick may signal a shift in criminal activity patterns, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. Burglary, for instance, rose from zero to one reported incident, a 100% increase, while shoplifting and violence each saw similar jumps. These changes contrast with a 28.6% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from seven to five incidents. The area’s performance against UK averages reveals striking disparities: anti-social behaviour in Girton is 58% below the national rate, and violence and sexual offences are 93% below the UK average. This suggests that local factors, such as strong community engagement or targeted policing, may mitigate risks typically associated with urban centres. Residents should be aware of the small but notable rise in burglary, which could indicate opportunistic activity linked to increased foot traffic during summer. The data also shows that Girton’s property crime rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 82% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s safety profile despite the recent increases. For context, shoplifting incidents in Girton are 68% below the UK rate, a figure that may reflect the town’s limited retail density compared to larger cities.

Compared to May 2025, Girton’s crime rate increased by 15.4%, rising from 1.5 to 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend, while still far below the UK average, warrants attention, particularly given the specific rise in burglary and violence. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while low, may understate the impact of concentrated incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 583 residents, a ratio that highlights the rarity of incidents in Girton relative to the national context. When scaled to population size, the area’s crime profile remains markedly safer than the UK average, with violent crime rates 93% below and property crime rates 82% below national figures. This suggests that Girton’s demographic and geographic characteristics—likely including a mix of residential and low-density commercial areas—contribute to its low crime exposure. However, the increase in burglary and shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or during periods of economic uncertainty. The comparison also reveals that Girton’s anti-social behaviour rate is 58% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect effective community policing or social cohesion efforts. While the overall rate remains stable, the month-on-month changes indicate a need for continued monitoring of specific crime types.