Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Great Shelford and Stapleford during June 2023 reveals a distinct profile compared to the UK average, shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents, a figure that, while significantly lower than the UK average (52% below), still highlights the need for targeted attention to this category. Vehicle crime, at 19.1% of total incidents, was 28% above the UK average, a contrast that may be explained by the area’s built-up nature and potential for higher vehicle density, particularly in residential zones. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both well below UK averages, suggest a community with relatively low levels of disruptive activity, though the 60% decrease in anti-social behaviour compared to May could reflect a seasonal shift in social dynamics. The overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents, 62.4% below the UK average, underscores the area’s safety, even as the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences indicates a need for further analysis. This profile aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where the combination of residential stability and lower population density may contribute to the reduced likelihood of certain crimes. However, the summer months, with their longer days and increased social activity, may create conditions that elevate the risk of violent incidents, particularly in public spaces. The data also shows a notable absence of crimes typically associated with high-density urban areas, such as burglary and criminal damage, which were both below UK averages. This may reflect the area’s quieter, more suburban nature, where community vigilance and lower foot traffic could deter such offences. The seasonal context of June, the start of the summer season, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as increased outdoor activity and tourism in nearby coastal or rural areas could indirectly influence local crime trends. While the overall rate remains low, the significant increase in violence and sexual offences warrants further exploration to understand the underlying factors, whether they relate to local events, social changes, or broader regional patterns.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 350% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This surge, though significant, remains 52% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 33.3%, from 3 to 4 incidents, placing it 28% above the UK average for this type. Anti-social behaviour and burglary both decreased, with anti-social behaviour dropping 60% (from 5 to 2) and burglary falling 33.3% (from 3 to 2). These shifts in the crime mix suggest a possible seasonal influence, as June marks the start of summer, potentially increasing opportunities for vehicle-related offences and altering social dynamics that could impact anti-social behaviour. The area’s violent crime rate, though rising, still lags well behind the UK average, which may reflect the built-up area’s character as a quieter, more residential part of South Cambridgeshire. Residents may find the 350% increase in violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, given its sharp contrast to the broader trend of declining crime in other categories.

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford rose by 16.6% in June 2023 compared to 2.7 per 1,000 in May, reaching 3.2 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 62.4% below the national figure. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day over the course of June, a statistic that translates to a low-frequency experience for residents. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 316 residents, highlighting the relatively low incidence of crime in this built-up area. This figure, while small, underscores the importance of context: even minor shifts in crime patterns can be meaningful in a community of just over 6,600 people. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime profile is distinct from the UK’s, where higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences are more common. These differences may reflect the area’s character as a quieter, more residential part of South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to the reduced likelihood of certain crimes.