Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 13 crimes across a population of 6,641, translating to a crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 71.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting the area's consistently low levels of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 53.9% of all reported incidents (7 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%, 3 cases) and other crimes (7.7%, 1 case each). The data aligns with the area's seasonal context: February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the subdued crime rates. The low frequency of violent crime—56% below the UK average—suggests that the built-up area's character, possibly a mix of residential and low-density commercial zones, may limit opportunities for such offences. Property crimes were particularly rare, with only 1 incident reported, underscoring the area's safety in this category. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the breakdown reveals that anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though decreasing, still require attention. The seasonal context, combined with the area's demographics, may explain the predominance of non-violent crimes, as indoor activities and community cohesion could mitigate more severe incidents. These patterns highlight the importance of maintaining local initiatives that support community engagement and reduce opportunities for minor disturbances.

February 2024 marked a sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 66.7% compared to January, reducing from 9 to 3 incidents. Public order offences also dropped by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, reflecting a notable shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (53.9% of total), were 56% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently low levels of violent crime. Meanwhile, other crime categories showed mixed trends: 'other crime' was 43% above the UK average, while shoplifting and public order offences were both significantly below national rates. For residents, the 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible indicator of improved community safety, particularly in local neighbourhoods where such incidents had been more frequent in previous months.

February 2024 saw a significant drop in the crime rate for Great Shelford and Stapleford, falling from 4.8 per 1,000 residents in January to 2.0 per 1,000—a 59.3% decrease. This decline aligns with the area's low outdoor activity during winter months, which may partly explain reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in February, highlighting the exceptionally low frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 511 residents, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to the UK average. With a population of 6,641, this monthly exposure rate translates to a 1-in-511 chance of being directly affected by crime, a statistic that contrasts sharply with the UK's much higher rates. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area's crime profile remains well below national benchmarks, consistent with its rural character and limited urban density.