Crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
169 crimes were recorded in Girton, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Girton, South Cambridgeshire
- Types of crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire
- Girton, South Cambridgeshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Girton, South Cambridgeshire
- Demographics of Girton, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (42), violence and sexual offences (39) and burglary (17) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,625th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Girton, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 169 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.2 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 4,798 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire peaked in the year to August 2024 (192 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (137). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 169 | 35.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 176 | 36.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 192 | 40.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 138 | 28.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 180 | 37.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 153 | 31.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 137 | 28.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 160 | 33.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 168 | 35.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 31 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 60 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 8.8 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 8.1 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Girton, South Cambridgeshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Girton, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histon & Impington | 934 | 79.2 | +125% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | +101% |
| Longstanton | 704 | 77.6 | +120% |
| Hardwick | 156 | 50.8 | +44% |
| Cottenham | 477 | 65.2 | +85% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 993 | 86.5 | +146% |
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | +32% |
| Caldecote | 128 | 37.7 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Girton, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Thornton Road” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thornton Road | 21 |
| On or near Girton Road | 13 |
| On or near Thornton Way | 12 |
| On or near A1307 | 9 |
| On or near Cloisters Court | 9 |
| On or near Grange Drive | 8 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 6 |
| On or near Pepys Close | 6 |
| On or near St Vincent'S Close | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket | 6 |
Of the 127 crimes in Girton, South Cambridgeshire with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 46 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Girton, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 4,798 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (7.4%, against 18.2%) and more students (11.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Girton, South Cambridgeshire average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Girton, South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Girton, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Girton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,625th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 42 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (39).
Is crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Girton, South Cambridgeshire was down 4% on the year before: 169 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 176 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Girton, South Cambridgeshire?
About 4,798 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Girton, South Cambridgeshire?
Girton, South Cambridgeshire is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.