Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Shelford and Stapleford’s crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2025 places it 66.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low-risk environment for residents. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (18.8%) and violence and sexual offences (12.5%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up community within South Cambridgeshire, where property-related crimes and anti-social behaviour are more common than violent offences. The seasonal context of January—marked by shorter days, reduced retail activity, and post-holiday lulls—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, may be influenced by local factors such as community dynamics or the absence of large-scale events that typically draw crowds. While the overall crime rate remains low, the data highlights specific areas for attention, such as bicycle theft, which is 300% above the UK average. This suggests that while the area is generally safe, certain vulnerabilities—perhaps tied to the presence of cyclists or local infrastructure—require closer scrutiny. The balance between property and violent crimes also indicates a profile typical of suburban or semi-rural built-up areas, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining low levels of serious crime.

January 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery and vehicle crime each doubling from zero to one incident, marking a 100% increase. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, climbing from four to six incidents—a 50% increase—though this remains the most frequently reported category, contributing 37.5% of total crimes. In contrast, burglary, public order offences, and violence and sexual offences all declined significantly, with burglary dropping by 87.5% from eight to one incident. These shifts suggest a month-on-month realignment in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours. Bicycle theft in the area was 300% above the UK average, while robbery and vehicle crime were also 122% and 51% above the UK average, respectively. These discrepancies highlight the need for targeted local measures, as certain crime types—despite overall low rates—remain high relative to national trends.

In January 2025, the crime rate for Great Shelford and Stapleford dropped by 51.5% compared to December 2024, falling from 5.0 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday month with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain lower outdoor crime rates. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a relatively low level of immediate risk for residents. When considering monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 415 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. This context is particularly relevant for residents assessing their personal safety, as the numbers suggest that most individuals in the area are unlikely to experience crime within a given month. The drop from December’s rate also highlights the impact of seasonal transitions, though the absence of major events or population shifts in the area makes it difficult to pinpoint a single cause for the decline.