Crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford: statistics, rates and trends
238 crimes were recorded in Great Shelford and Stapleford in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Shelford and Stapleford
- Types of crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford
- Great Shelford and Stapleford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Great Shelford and Stapleford
- Streets with the most crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Shelford and Stapleford
- Population and deprivation in Great Shelford and Stapleford
- Questions about crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford
- About this data
238 crimes were recorded in Great Shelford and Stapleford in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 69 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Great Shelford and Stapleford has the 1,362nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Shelford and Stapleford | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 238 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 6,712 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford was highest in the year to July 2019 (370 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (233). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 238 | 35.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 259 | 38.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 238 | 35.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 242 | 36.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 270 | 40.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 233 | 34.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 319 | 47.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 370 | 55.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 365 | 54.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Shelford and Stapleford 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 10.3 | 0.30 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -24% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.4 | 0.37 | +78% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -26% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.78 | +450% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -8% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +29% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.9 | 0.13 | -57% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -76% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -80% |
Anti-social behaviour in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 22 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 24% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Shelford and Stapleford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Great Shelford and Stapleford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Shelford and Stapleford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawston | 314 | 41.9 | +18% |
| Cambridge (Cambridge) | 16,738 | 109.3 | +208% |
| Histon and Impington | 639 | 80.3 | +126% |
| Bar Hill | 373 | 73.4 | +107% |
| Waterbeach | 301 | 52.5 | +48% |
| Cottenham | 455 | 62.1 | +75% |
| Royston (North Hertfordshire) | 828 | 51.5 | +45% |
| Cambourne | 622 | 56.9 | +60% |
1 areas within Great Shelford and Stapleford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shelford had the highest rate (35.3 per 1,000) and Shelford the lowest (35.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelford | Neighbourhood | 7,857 | 277 | 35.3 |
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 Great Shelford and Stapleford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near De Freville Road | 15 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 12 |
| On or near Macaulay Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Chalk Hill | 10 |
| On or near Gog Magog Way | 10 |
| On or near Davey Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Cherry Trees | 7 |
| On or near Red Hill Close | 6 |
| On or near Robinson Court | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Shelford and Stapleford 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 29.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 61 | 25.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.0% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Great Shelford and Stapleford has an estimated population of 6,712. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Shelford and Stapleford sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Great Shelford and Stapleford a safe place to live?
Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (69).
Is crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford was down 8% on the year before: 238 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 259 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Shelford and Stapleford?
Great Shelford and Stapleford is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Great Shelford and Stapleford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.