Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford for October 2024 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 63% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, particularly when compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most frequent category, accounting for 30% of all reported crimes, but its rate of 0.9 per 1,000 was 30% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, while the second most common category (25% share), remained 70% below the UK average. The data also revealed a surprising anomaly: drug-related crimes, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 92% above the UK average of 0.3. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as targeted enforcement efforts or changes in community activity. October’s seasonal context—darker evenings, the start of the school term, and Halloween—likely contributed to increased anti-social behaviour, which accounted for six of the 20 total crimes. The area’s built-up nature within South Cambridgeshire, combined with its small population, may explain the low levels of property crime, with only one burglary reported. These patterns highlight the interplay between geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms in shaping local crime dynamics.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in three categories: drugs (200% rise from 1 to 3), public order (100% increase from 0 to 2), and other crime (100% increase from 0 to 1). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, indicate a shift in the crime mix, with non-violent offences growing faster than violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category at 30% of all incidents, but its rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average of 1.3. Conversely, drug-related crimes stood out as an anomaly, with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000—92% above the UK average of 0.3. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as changes in community activity or enforcement patterns. For residents, the daily crime count of one per day offers a tangible reference point for understanding risk. The absence of property crimes, with only one burglary reported, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting a unique dynamic in this area’s security profile.

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford rose by 24.9% from 2.4 per 1,000 in September to 3.0 per 1,000 in October 2024. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in patterns during the month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over October, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing their monthly exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 332 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the rise from September suggests potential seasonal influences, such as darker evenings and Halloween activities, which may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour. The population of 6,641 means that the crime rate is scaled to a manageable level, but the upward trend warrants attention to underlying factors. Comparisons to the UK average must be framed carefully: the area’s overall safety profile is significantly better, yet specific categories like drug-related incidents show marked deviations from national norms.