Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Great Shelford and Stapleford in June 2025 reveals a mix of low-level incidents and notable shifts that reflect both the area’s character and seasonal influences. With a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents—60.5% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate a consistent pattern of below-average crime, likely driven by its relatively small population and suburban setting. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and criminal damage and arson (19.1%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related incidents, which may be influenced by the area’s proximity to educational institutions or community hubs. The seasonal context of June, marked by the start of summer and longer daylight hours, could contribute to increased outdoor activity and associated incidents. The area’s violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average, indicating a strong performance in curbing more serious offences. However, the 300% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about potential triggers, such as increased community events or vandalism during the early summer months. These patterns underscore the importance of understanding local dynamics while maintaining a cautious approach to interpreting short-term fluctuations.

June 2025 marked a stark shift in the crime mix, with violence and sexual offences surging by 60% to 8 incidents—still significantly below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (58% below). This increase, however, contrasts with a 57.1% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 7 to 3 cases. The most dramatic change was in criminal damage and arson, which rose 300% from 1 to 4 incidents, suggesting a possible link to seasonal events or increased outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 42.9%, from 7 to 4 cases, potentially reflecting quieter community dynamics during the early summer. Burglary and other theft remained well below UK averages, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (29% below the UK rate of 0.3). These shifts highlight the area’s unique balance of low-level incidents and occasional spikes in specific crime types, offering residents a nuanced view of local safety trends.

June 2025 saw a 27.7% reduction in the area’s crime rate compared to May 2025, dropping from 4.4 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which has consistently placed it well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the month averaged one crime per day across Great Shelford and Stapleford, a figure that reflects the area’s small population and low-density housing. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 316 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. While this monthly exposure rate is a useful measure for residents, it does not account for variations in individual risk factors such as proximity to high-traffic areas or participation in community activities. The reduction in crime rate also suggests that local efforts—whether informal community engagement or targeted policing—may have contributed to the downward trend, though no specific programmes are cited in the data.