Crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends

180 crimes were recorded in Girton, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 48 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Girton, South Cambridgeshire has the 3,527th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire was highest in the year to July 2024 (181 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (132). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Girton, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%).

The largest falls were in burglary (-24%) and anti-social behaviour (-11%).

Anti-social behaviour in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Girton, South Cambridgeshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Girton, South Cambridgeshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Girton, South Cambridgeshire.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Girton, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Girton, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Girton, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 4,798. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Girton, South Cambridgeshire sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Girton, South Cambridgeshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.