Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Great Shelford and Stapleford maintained a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, a figure 67.5% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This low rate, consistent with the area's built-up, residential character, reflects a mix of community safety efforts and environmental factors. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, accounting for 22.2% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and drugs-related offences (11.1%). Seasonal context appears to play a role: with schools out and festivals in full swing, outdoor spaces may have seen increased use, though this did not translate to higher overall crime rates. The area's property crime rate (8 incidents) was lower than the UK average for similar regions, suggesting strong local security measures or demographic factors. Violent crime, at just 1 incident, was 93% below the UK average, a statistic that may be influenced by the area's relatively small population and limited nightlife. However, the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson from June raises questions about unexplained fluctuations. The low crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in violent or property crime, illustrates a community where crime is rare but not entirely absent, with most activity concentrated in specific categories.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to three incidents. This spike, the most significant month-on-month change, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during festivals or unexplained local triggers. Meanwhile, violent crime fell sharply, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 88.9% (from nine to one), likely reflecting the summer break and reduced foot traffic in public spaces. Vehicle crime also declined by 75%, aligning with typical summer trends where fewer vehicles are parked overnight. The area remains well below UK averages for most crime types: anti-social behaviour is 58% lower than the national rate, and public order offences are 68% below. However, possession of weapons saw a 150% increase above the UK average, a rare outlier that may point to isolated incidents rather than a broader trend. These shifts highlight the area's generally low crime profile, with most changes mirroring seasonal patterns rather than systemic issues.

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford fell by 14.2% in July 2023 compared to the previous month, dropping from 3.2 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a gap that remains consistent with historical trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in July, reflecting a low-frequency pattern that aligns with its built-up, residential character. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 369 residents, a figure that underscores the area's relatively safe environment. When contextualised against the local population of 6,641, this means that the likelihood of any individual encountering crime in July was minimal compared to both national averages and previous months. The reduction in violence and sexual offences by 88.9%—from nine to one—suggests a seasonal shift, potentially linked to the summer break and reduced public gatherings. However, the increase in criminal damage and arson by 200% raises questions about unexplained factors, though can be inferred from the data alone.