Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw Great Shelford and Stapleford maintain a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 61.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This continued safety aligns with the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up zone within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and local policing likely contribute to sustained low rates. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.1% of all incidents (8 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and shoplifting (10.5%). These patterns may reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where public interactions and retail environments create opportunities for certain offences. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter evenings, Bonfire Night, and the post-Black Friday lull—likely influenced the crime mix, with violent incidents potentially linked to increased indoor gatherings. The rate of violence and sexual offences remains 54% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 52% below the national figure. This contrast with the UK highlights the area’s effectiveness in mitigating certain crime types, even as specific incidents, such as shoplifting, show modest increases. The overall stability in crime rates, despite the sharp rise in violence, suggests that local factors—such as strong community engagement and targeted prevention efforts—play a critical role in shaping the area’s crime profile.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 166.7% in November, jumping from three to eight incidents. This increase, though significant, remains 54% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The rise may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which can heighten tensions in communal areas. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 75%, dropping from four to one incident, a shift that could reflect improved community vigilance or the impact of targeted policing efforts. Public order offences also decreased sharply by 66.7%, from three to one, due to reduced public gatherings in November. Shoplifting rose by 100%, with two incidents reported, a figure still 45% below the UK average. Residents may find the theft from the person rate particularly noteworthy, as it rose from zero to one incident—a 100% increase despite remaining only 5% above the UK average. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal dynamics and local crime patterns.

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford fell by 20.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 3.6 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the broader seasonal pattern of reduced activity in November, a month marked by shorter evenings and fewer large-scale events. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported each day in November, a figure that, while low, reflects the consistent presence of minor incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 350 residents, a rate that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national averages. This monthly exposure figure, when contextualised against the local population of 6,641, suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. The drop from the previous month’s rate may partly reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as the transition from the busy Black Friday shopping period to quieter winter months, though local patterns remain distinct from broader UK trends.