Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant category in Great Shelford and Stapleford’s August 2025 crime profile, accounting for 36.7% of all reported incidents. This was followed by vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences, each contributing 13.3% to the total. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places it 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. This discrepancy likely reflects the area’s character as a built-up, low-density community within South Cambridgeshire, where social cohesion and relatively low population density may contribute to lower rates of violent and property crimes. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—introduces complexities, as increased tourism and temporary absences from homes could influence crime patterns. For instance, the modest rise in criminal damage and arson may be linked to heightened outdoor activity or unsecured properties during the summer. However, the area’s low crime rate compared to the UK suggests that local factors, such as community policing efforts or a strong sense of neighbourhood watch, may play a role in maintaining safety. The prominence of anti-social behaviour, despite being 16% above the UK average for this category, indicates a need for targeted interventions to address community-level disruptions, even as broader crime trends remain favourable.

August 2025 marked a sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, surging by 300% from one to four incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in vehicle crime and other crime, highlights a notable shift in the types of incidents reported. Conversely, burglary and violence and sexual offences both declined, with the latter dropping by 33.3% compared to July. These changes suggest a temporary imbalance in crime patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as increased public activity during the summer holidays. Anti-social behaviour, though not rising, remained the dominant category at 36.7% of total crimes, significantly above the UK average for this category. This underscores the persistent challenge of managing community-based incidents, even as other crime types fluctuate. For residents, the 100% rise in vehicle crime serves as a concrete reminder to secure vehicles during the holiday period, reflecting a localised vulnerability linked to increased traffic or temporary parking arrangements.

August 2025 saw a 20.2% increase in the crime rate compared to July, rising from 3.8 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This shift reflects a localised fluctuation in reported incidents, though the area remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When considering monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 221 residents over the course of August, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a populated built-up area. This monthly aggregate provides a broader perspective for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains modest compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled context further underscores that the area’s crime profile, while showing slight month-on-month movement, remains far removed from the UK’s higher overall rates. This comparison reinforces the area’s position as a low-crime environment, despite the modest upward trend in August.