Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Shelford and Stapleford’s crime rate in May 2025 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap of 45.7%. This stark contrast to the national picture is reinforced by the area’s crime composition, with anti-social behaviour (24.1% of all incidents) and vehicle crime (24.1%) emerging as the most common categories. The presence of anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, aligns with the area’s characteristics as a built-up zone with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where social interactions may contribute to such incidents. Vehicle crime, however, stands out as a local anomaly, being 175% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This could be linked to factors such as the proximity to transport hubs or the density of parked vehicles in public spaces. Seasonal dynamics in May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may also play a role in driving anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related crimes, as seen in the surge of 600% in vehicle crime from the previous month. While the overall rate remains low, the interplay of local geography and seasonal activity highlights the need for targeted measures to address specific vulnerabilities, such as securing parking areas or enhancing community engagement initiatives.

May 2025 saw dramatic increases in several crime categories, with vehicle crime rising by 600% from one incident to seven, and drugs-related offences doubling to two. These spikes contrast sharply with the area’s overall low crime rate, which remains 45.7% below the UK average. Vehicle crime in the area was 175% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as the presence of commuter parking or retail activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, was 23% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement or local policing efforts may be effective in curbing such incidents. For residents, the 600% rise in vehicle crime underscores the need for heightened awareness, particularly in areas with high vehicle turnover or unsecured parking.

Great Shelford and Stapleford's crime rate in May 2025 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) marked a 107.1% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000. This rise, though significant, remains 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific categories. When scaled to the local population of 6,641, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 229 residents—a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. While the UK’s average daily crime rate is not available for comparison, the local data suggests that residents face a markedly lower risk than the national average, even as recent month-on-month trends indicate a temporary uptick in specific crime types.