Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Shelford and Stapleford’s crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 is 64.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low-risk environment. This built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, likely characterized by a mix of residential and light commercial zones, has maintained a crime profile that diverges sharply from national trends. The most common crimes in October were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and burglary (11.1%). The rate of violence and sexual offences in the area—0.9 per 1,000—is 66% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a disparity that may be influenced by the area’s relatively small population and limited nightlife. Seasonal factors in October, including the clocks going back and darker evenings, may have contributed to the 33.3% drop in violent crimes, as reduced daylight could deter some offenders. However, the same seasonal context may have also increased opportunities for property crimes, though this is not reflected in the data. The low rate of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) suggests that local security measures or the area’s layout may be effective in preventing such incidents. The area’s low crime profile, combined with its proximity to Cambridge and potential commuter links, may indicate a demographic that prioritizes safety and community cohesion, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. The stark contrast between the area’s crime rates and the UK average underscores the importance of localized crime prevention strategies, even in areas that are already performing well.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 100.0% increase in burglary, criminal damage and arson, and other theft compared to September, with each category doubling from zero to two incidents. This shift contrasts sharply with the 60.0% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 10 to 4 cases, and the 50.0% reduction in 'other crime', which dropped from two to one. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 33.3%, from nine to six incidents, though they remain 66% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The surge in property-related crimes—burglary, criminal damage, and theft—suggests a potential seasonal vulnerability, possibly linked to October’s darker evenings and Halloween activities. Residents may find the doubling of burglary incidents particularly concerning, as it represents a stark departure from the previous month’s trend of zero recorded cases. This contrast between rising property crimes and falling violent crimes illustrates a complex shift in the area’s crime mix, one that local authorities may need to monitor closely.

The crime rate for Great Shelford and Stapleford in October 2025 fell to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 38.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which has consistently placed it well below the UK average. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 369 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime counts averaged just one per day, a statistic that would likely be of interest to local residents and community groups seeking reassurance about safety. When scaled to the area’s population of 6,641, the monthly exposure of 1-in-369 residents provides context for how infrequent crime is in everyday life here. This stark contrast to the UK average—where 7.7 crimes occur per 1,000 residents—highlights the effectiveness of local policing and the area’s low-risk environment, though it also raises questions about whether such low rates are sustainable or if they reflect underreporting in certain categories.