Girton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Girton's September 2025 crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents marked a striking 71.6% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate, consistent with the area's historical profile as a small, densely populated built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, was driven by a mix of property and violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences (5 cases) and criminal damage and arson (3 cases) accounted for over 44% of total incidents, with the former still 77% below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of university students and the transition from summer to autumn—may have influenced patterns, though the overall crime profile remained stable. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and shoplifting, were relatively sparse, with no category exceeding the UK average. The area's low population density and strong community infrastructure likely contribute to its consistently low crime rates, though the unexpected rise in violent crime warrants further local scrutiny.

September witnessed a 150% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (77% lower), contrasts with the 80% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 10 to 2 cases. The increase in violent crime may partly explain the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson, potentially linked to seasonal pressures as university freshers arrive. Drug-related incidents doubled, moving from 1 to 2 cases, though still 23% below the UK average. Vehicle crime and other thefts both declined sharply, with vehicle crime falling 75% to 1 incident. These shifts reflect a combination of local dynamics, such as reduced summer activity and the start of the academic term, which may have altered patterns of social interaction and public space usage.

Girton's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, a 25.1% decrease from August's rate of 2.8 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently lower exposure to crime. Over the 30-day period, an average of one crime was reported daily, equating to roughly one incident for every 486 residents. This monthly exposure figure underscores the rarity of crime in Girton compared to national benchmarks. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the rate suggests that a typical resident has a very low probability of being directly affected by crime, even during periods of seasonal activity. The reduction from August may reflect stabilising factors in the area, such as the settling of new university students or the winding down of summer events.