Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Shelford and Stapleford’s crime rate in May 2024 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) places it 51.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. This built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces, experiences a crime profile that diverges from the UK’s overall pattern. The top three crime types—criminal damage and arson (22.2% of total), violence and sexual offences (22.2%), and anti-social behaviour (18.5%)—reflect a balance between property-related and interpersonal incidents. The prominence of criminal damage and arson, which is 45% above the UK average, may be linked to the area’s local infrastructure or seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during May’s longer evenings. Meanwhile, the area’s lower rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour suggest a community environment where public order is generally maintained. Seasonal context plays a role: May’s bank holidays and extended daylight hours likely contributed to shifts in socialising patterns, influencing both the increase in theft from the person and the decrease in anti-social behaviour. These dynamics illustrate how local conditions, combined with national trends, shape the crime profile in this part of South Cambridgeshire.

May 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person and drugs crimes each doubling compared to April, rising from zero to one incident. This increase may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising during May’s bank holidays. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 16.7%, from six to five incidents, a drop that could align with local initiatives or seasonal changes in community activity. The area’s criminal damage and arson rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 45% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences (0.9 per 1,000) were 68% below the national figure. These disparities highlight the unique challenges and strengths of this built-up area, where property-related crimes like arson are relatively common but violent crime remains well below the UK norm. Residents may find the 150% above-average rate for bicycle theft (0.2 per 1,000) particularly relevant, suggesting a need for targeted measures in cycling-heavy areas.

Great Shelford and Stapleford’s crime rate in May 2024 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) marks a 42.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000. While this rise is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing their monthly exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 246 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful for local families and community groups, offering a tangible measure of safety against broader national trends. The population context further highlights the area’s small size: with 6,641 residents, even a single incident can have a noticeable impact on community perceptions, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average.