Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Shelford and Stapleford’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a strikingly property-focused landscape, with vehicle crime dominating at 41.7% of all incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where vehicle crime accounts for just 23% of total crimes. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—56.1% below the UK average—suggests a unique local dynamic, likely shaped by its built-up character within South Cambridgeshire. While the low violent crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) aligns with the area’s likely mix of residential and commuter-focused infrastructure, the surge in vehicle crime may indicate heightened traffic activity or seasonal factors such as increased parking demands during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour and burglary, though lower than the UK average, remain notable contributors to the local crime mix. The absence of significant increases in violent or public order offences, combined with the seasonal context of June—a time when longer days and tourism may influence crime patterns—points to a community that, while not immune to property-related issues, maintains a strong safety record overall. This balance of crime types offers insight into the area’s character, where infrastructure and daily rhythms likely play a key role in shaping criminal activity.

Vehicle crime in June 2024 surged 900% year-on-year, rising from one to 10 incidents—a stark increase that may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local traffic behavior. This category alone accounted for 41.7% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (233% above). Meanwhile, violent crime fell sharply by 83.3%, from six to one incident, aligning with the area’s consistently low violent crime profile, which is 93% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also dropped, with the former down 40% and the latter 66.7%. These shifts highlight a combination of property-focused crimes and the area’s overall safety, though the absence of significant increases in other categories suggests localized factors may be at play. Residents may find the vehicle crime spike particularly concerning, given its dominance in the monthly breakdown.

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford dropped by 11.3% from 4.1 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents between May and June 2024, reflecting a slight but notable decline. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of consistent community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 277 residents, a monthly exposure rate that positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average. With a population of 6,641, the low crime volume means most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The reduction in violent crimes—down 83.3% from six to one—suggests a possible seasonal shift, with summer activities potentially diverting attention from more isolated or vulnerable areas. This context is critical for understanding how local dynamics interact with broader national trends.