Great Shelford and Stapleford Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Great Shelford and Stapleford, the crime rate in January 2026 translates to a daily risk of encountering a crime roughly once every 369 residents over the course of the month. At 2.7 per 1,000, the area’s overall crime rate is 60.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 61.1% of all incidents, with 11 reported cases—more than double the previous month’s total. This category, though 83% above the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), may be influenced by local factors such as community dynamics or seasonal patterns. Violence and sexual offences, in contrast, fell sharply by 70% to 3 cases, a rate 80% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the lower frequency of outdoor crimes, though the rise in anti-social behaviour suggests localized pressures. Other categories, such as public order offences and 'other crime,' both saw 100% increases, indicating shifts in the crime mix. These patterns, while not directly linked to broader UK trends, highlight the need for targeted local interventions to address rising anti-social behaviour while maintaining the area’s overall safety profile.

Anti-social behaviour saw a sharp 120% increase from 5 to 11 incidents, becoming the most prevalent crime type in January 2026. This surge contrasts with a 70% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 10 to 3. While anti-social behaviour remains 83% above the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), violent crimes are 80% below the UK rate (2.5 per 1,000). Other notable shifts include a 100% increase in both public order offences and 'other crime' categories. These changes suggest a potential reallocation of resources or changing community dynamics. For residents, the dominance of anti-social behaviour highlights the importance of local engagement initiatives, though the overall drop in violent crime offers a positive trend for safety perception.

The crime rate for January 2026 dropped by 24.9% compared to the previous month, falling from 3.6 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, translating to a monthly exposure of roughly one crime for every 369 residents. This figure underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population. When scaled to daily life, the risk of encountering a crime in any given day is exceptionally low, with only 1 crime occurring for every 369 residents over the course of the month. This contrast with the UK average highlights the area’s consistently safer environment, though the rise in anti-social behaviour suggests localized factors may be influencing certain categories of crime.