Girton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Girton’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 74% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000—a disparity that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct pattern, with drug-related offences accounting for 29.4% of all incidents (five cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (23.5%) and other theft (17.7%). These figures suggest that drug-related activity remains a focal point for local enforcement, even as other categories like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour remain well below UK averages. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter days and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced certain trends, such as the sharp rise in drug offences, which could be linked to increased illicit activity during periods of reduced visibility. However, the overall low crime rate contrasts with the UK average, a gap that may reflect Girton’s status as a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community policing and lower population density could contribute to a more stable crime environment. The dominance of drug-related crimes, despite their relatively low volume, highlights the need for targeted interventions, while the absence of major spikes in property crime or public disorder suggests that the area’s character—shaped by its proximity to Cambridge and its academic institutions—may mitigate certain risks typically associated with urban centres.

October saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with drug-related offences surging by 150% compared to September, rising from two to five incidents. This jump, though still low in absolute terms, suggests potential shifts in local patterns or increased policing focus on drug-related activity. Other theft also rose sharply, doubling from one to three cases—a 200% increase—potentially linked to seasonal factors like Halloween, which can see spikes in opportunistic crimes. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 20%, declining from five to four incidents, a trend that may reflect the impact of darker evenings on public interactions. Girton’s drug crime rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 114% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a divergence that could indicate localised issues or underreporting in other areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both remained significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 68% below and anti-social behaviour at 84% below, suggesting that Girton’s built-up character may limit certain types of crime typically associated with high-density urban areas.

Girton’s crime rate in October 2025 dropped by 5.3% compared to September, falling from 2.1 to 2.0 per 1,000 residents. This small but consistent decline aligns with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas during the autumn months, when seasonal factors like reduced daylight and fewer outdoor activities may temper certain crime types. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 8,739, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 514 residents—a statistic that highlights the rarity of crime in Girton relative to both local and national benchmarks. This low exposure, combined with the area’s small size, suggests that community cohesion and local policing efforts may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct correlations.