Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2023, Great Shelford and Stapleford maintained a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, characterised by its suburban and low-density nature, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 31.3% of all reported incidents. The data highlights a stark contrast between the local crime picture and national trends, with property crimes and violent crimes each contributing 31.25% of total offences—a balance that suggests a mixed landscape of personal and property-related incidents. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as August is typically a peak holiday month, which could influence patterns such as increased public order issues or reduced community surveillance during absences. However, the area’s overall safety remains consistent with its character as a relatively low-crime environment, where the combination of limited commercial density and strong community ties may contribute to lower rates. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the seasonal context, further reinforces this profile. While the surge in violence and sexual offences is notable, it remains well below the UK average, indicating that local factors—such as effective policing or community engagement—may mitigate risks even during times of heightened activity.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 400% in August 2023, rising from one to five incidents—a stark increase that outpaces other categories. This spike, while notable, still places the area 70% below the UK average for this category. Bicycle theft and public order offences each doubled, reflecting potential seasonal shifts, such as increased cycling activity or social gatherings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, and criminal damage and arson dropped by two-thirds, possibly linked to the start of the academic year or reduced summer-related disruptions. The area’s violent crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, where targeted interventions or community initiatives may play a role in reducing specific categories, even as others rise unexpectedly.

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford dropped by 11.1% from 2.7 per 1,000 in July to 2.4 per 1,000 in August 2023, reflecting a continued trend of stability in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 415 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. Daily, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a pace that aligns with the broader context of a low-crime environment. When scaled to the population of 6,641, this monthly exposure highlights the area’s safety profile, with crime rates remaining 70.4% below the UK average. This consistency suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, limited commercial density, or effective policing—may contribute to the area’s sustained safety, even during peak holiday months. The monthly exposure figure, while low, remains a useful benchmark for residents to contextualise their risk within the broader UK landscape.