Crime Rate in Girton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Girton

The total recorded crimes in Girton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Girton crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Girton, encompassing approximately 1,504 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Girton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Gifford'S Close with total crimes: 2
  • Duck End with total crimes: 2
  • Girton Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Girton?

To understand the safety of Girton, we need to analyze Girton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Girton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 201 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Girton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Girton had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 128 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Girton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Girton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Girton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Girton has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 8.64 ranking 21th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Girton crimes were 201. The crime rate of Girton in 2024 was 133.59 (year) or 11.13 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Girton were around 128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.07 (year) or 7.09 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Girton)CrimesRank (Girton)CrimesRank (Girton)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Girton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20259
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
November 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
August 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Girton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Girton postcode area is presented below.

1. Gifford'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Duck End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Girton Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Pepys Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pepys Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. A1307 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bandon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Thornton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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