Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Shelford and Stapleford maintained a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, a figure that places the area 57.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, particularly in areas where community cohesion and limited commercial density contribute to a stable environment. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (19.1%) and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). These figures suggest a focus on addressing violent crime as a priority, even as the overall rate remains low. Seasonal factors appear to have played a significant role in shaping the month’s patterns, with Black Friday shopping activity likely contributing to the 100% increase in shoplifting incidents and Bonfire Night celebrations possibly influencing the 100% rise in criminal damage and arson. Despite these spikes, the area’s crime rate remains consistently below the UK average, a testament to the resilience of local initiatives and the character of the community. The relatively low population density of 6,641 residents may further contribute to the area’s safety, as it reduces the concentration of potential victims and offenders in any single location. This combination of geographic and social factors appears to create an environment where crime is both less frequent and less severe than in many other parts of the country.

November 2024 witnessed a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour, a drop that may be attributed to heightened community engagement and local initiatives during the month. This decline contrasts with the significant increases observed in other categories: violence and sexual offences rose by 80%, shoplifting surged by 100%, and criminal damage and arson also increased by 100%. These spikes in specific offence types align with seasonal factors, such as Black Friday shopping activity, which likely influenced the sharp rise in shoplifting incidents, and Bonfire Night celebrations, which may have contributed to the surge in criminal damage and arson. Violent crimes accounted for 42.9% of all incidents, a figure that remains 46% below the UK average for that category. This suggests that while the area faces occasional spikes in violent crime, its overall profile is markedly safer than the national average. The contrast between the sharp increases in shoplifting and the decrease in anti-social behaviour highlights the combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences on crime patterns.

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford for November 2024 rose by 5.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.0 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. While this slight increase is notable, the overall rate remains markedly lower than the UK average, which stands at 7.6 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 316 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety. On a daily basis, the community experienced approximately one crime per day in November, a rate that aligns with the area’s low-crime profile. When contextualised against the population of 6,641, the monthly exposure statistic illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal for residents. This consistency with historical patterns suggests that the area’s broader socio-economic and geographic factors—such as its suburban character and limited commercial density—continue to play a stabilising role in crime prevention. The relatively low population density may also contribute to a more dispersed distribution of incidents, reducing the concentration of crime in any single area. However, the month-on-month increase highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly around seasonal events that may temporarily elevate certain offence types.