Girton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Girton’s crime rate in January 2026 was 0.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 88.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the area’s consistently low crime profile, a pattern reinforced by its status as a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents (3 cases), followed by other theft (14.3%) and public order offences (14.3%). These figures suggest a focus on community-level disruptions rather than more severe criminal activity. Seasonal factors likely influenced this pattern: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may have contributed to lower rates of property crime and violent incidents. The absence of major theft or burglary cases further supports the idea that Girton’s residential character and possibly effective local policing have created an environment where crime is both rare and typically minor. While anti-social behaviour rose sharply month-on-month, its UK average remains significantly lower, indicating that even with this increase, Girton’s overall safety profile remains stable. This data aligns with broader trends in similar built-up areas, where community engagement and limited commercial activity tend to suppress more serious crime.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 0 to 3 incidents in January 2026. This surge, while significant, remains well below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000 (68% lower). Concurrently, other theft fell by 50% to 1 incident, a drop that may reflect seasonal patterns linked to reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period. Girton’s violent crime rate—0.1 per 1,000—was 96% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast with national trends. For residents, the low prevalence of violent crime and property offences (only 2 total) suggests that the area’s safety profile remains stable, even with the rise in anti-social behaviour. This data aligns with Girton’s status as a low-density, built-up area where community cohesion may mitigate more severe incidents.

Girton's crime rate in January 2026 rose slightly to 0.8 per 1,000 residents from 0.7 per 1,000 in December 2025, reflecting a 15.9% increase. This shift, though modest, is notable against a backdrop of consistently low crime levels. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.23 crimes per day over the month, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this area. When scaled to the population of 8,739, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 1,248 residents—a rate that places Girton far below the UK average. This context is critical for residents: even with the slight increase, the likelihood of encountering crime remains exceptionally low compared to national trends. The low daily frequency suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience or witness crime in their daily lives, a pattern consistent with Girton's character as a relatively quiet, residential built-up area.