Girton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Girton's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, marking an 81.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relative safety, particularly when considering the dominance of anti-social behaviour as the most frequently reported crime type. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 53.9% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (15.4%) and other theft (15.4%). These figures suggest a crime profile skewed toward low-level, community-focused issues rather than violent or property-oriented crimes. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, as public spaces become more crowded and interactions more frequent. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the data illustrates a pattern consistent with Girton's character as a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and local policing may play a role in maintaining low crime levels. The absence of violent crimes (only 1 report) and the minimal property crime rate (5 incidents) further reinforce the area's safety, though the seasonal context may warrant continued monitoring of anti-social behaviour trends as social activity peaks.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in Girton's crime profile, with theft from the person and other theft both increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. This jump—from zero to one incident for theft from the person and from zero to two for other theft—suggests a potential uptick in opportunistic crimes, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during longer evenings. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 66.7%, declining from three to one incident, reflecting a significant reduction in violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53.9% of all reported crimes, remained 44% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This category's prominence aligns with Girton's built-up nature, where community interactions and public spaces may inadvertently foster incidents of disorder. The decrease in violence and sexual offences is particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a 96% reduction compared to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. For residents, the stability in overall crime rate (unchanged from April 2025) offers reassurance, though the rise in theft-related incidents highlights the need for vigilance in public areas during the warmer months.

Girton's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 1.5 per 1,000, matching the previous month's figure and maintaining its position as one of the safest areas in the UK. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while seemingly negligible, provides context for residents concerned about personal safety. When scaled to the population of 8,739, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 672 residents—a statistic that, when considered alongside the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlights Girton's exceptional safety. This low rate is particularly striking given the area's built-up nature, which typically correlates with higher crime rates in other parts of the country. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Girton's anti-social behaviour rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 44% below the national figure, suggesting that local factors—such as effective community engagement or policing strategies—may be mitigating the risks associated with densely populated areas. For residents, these figures translate to a lived experience where crime is rare but not entirely absent, with the most pressing concerns centring on anti-social behaviour rather than violent or property-related incidents.