Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Great Shelford and Stapleford maintained a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, however, masks a significant imbalance between property and violent crime. While property crimes accounted for just 3 incidents (10.3% of total crimes), violent crimes dominated with 9 cases (31.0% of total crimes), a pattern that contrasts with national trends where property crimes often outnumber violent ones. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, which occurred at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 (34.5% of total crimes), 28% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be linked to the area’s character as a built-up district within South Cambridgeshire, where community interactions and local events could amplify such incidents. Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week, may have contributed to the surge in violent crimes, as evidenced by the 125% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month. While the overall crime rate remains low, the concentration of violent incidents raises questions about the effectiveness of local safety measures during peak social periods. The area’s lower crime rate compared to the UK average suggests strong community policing or demographic factors, but the imbalance between crime types indicates a need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing interpersonal conflicts and ensuring public spaces remain safe for all residents.

September 2025 marked a stark shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes outnumbering property crimes by a significant margin. Violence and sexual offences surged by 125% compared to August, rising from four to nine incidents. This spike, coupled with a doubling of public order offences and theft from the person, suggests a heightened focus on interpersonal conflicts or social gatherings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, and anti-social behaviour all decreased, with anti-social behaviour falling by 9.1% despite remaining the most common crime type. Anti-social behaviour in the area occurred at a rate 28% above the UK average, highlighting a localised issue that may be linked to seasonal factors like university freshers or back-to-school activities. The violent crime rate in the area is 46% below the UK average, indicating a broader safety profile, but the rapid increase in violence-related incidents raises questions about community tensions or unaddressed pressures during this transitional month.

The crime rate in Great Shelford and Stapleford for September 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as September typically sees a transition from summer activity to more subdued rhythms. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in community spaces. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 229 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against the area’s population of 6,641. This exposure rate, though modest, highlights the concentrated nature of reported crimes in specific areas or contexts. When compared to the UK average, the area remains significantly safer, with a 40.5% lower crime rate than the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000. However, the distribution of crime types reveals localised vulnerabilities, such as the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which warrant closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.