Crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford: statistics, rates and trends
225 crimes were recorded in Great Shelford and Stapleford in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Great Shelford and Stapleford
- Questions about crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (71), anti-social behaviour (62), criminal damage and arson (18) and other theft (18) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,360th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Great Shelford and Stapleford | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 225 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.5 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 6,712 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford peaked in the year to August 2019 (371 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (222). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 225 | 33.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 269 | 40.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 243 | 36.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 222 | 33.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 282 | 42.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 236 | 35.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 303 | 45.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 371 | 55.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 359 | 53.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (69% below) and anti-social behaviour (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 75 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 10.6 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Great Shelford and Stapleford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawston | 312 | 41.6 | +24% |
| Cambridge (Cambridge) | 16,922 | 110.5 | +230% |
| Histon and Impington | 631 | 79.3 | +137% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | +111% |
| Waterbeach | 294 | 51.3 | +53% |
| Cottenham | 477 | 65.2 | +94% |
| Royston (North Hertfordshire) | 854 | 53.1 | +58% |
| Cambourne | 641 | 58.6 | +75% |
Shelford is the one area listed within Great Shelford and Stapleford, with 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelford | Neighbourhood | 7,857 | 269 | 34.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Great Shelford and Stapleford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near De Freville Road | 17 |
| On or near Macaulay Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Chalk Hill | 10 |
| On or near Davey Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Gog Magog Way | 9 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 7 |
| On or near Cherry Trees | 6 |
| On or near Red Hill Close | 6 |
| On or near Stonehill Road | 6 |
Of the 163 crimes in Great Shelford and Stapleford with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
Great Shelford and Stapleford has an estimated population of 6,712 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (60%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.5%, against 18.2%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Shelford and Stapleford average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Shelford and Stapleford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Shelford and Stapleford a safe place to live?
Great Shelford and Stapleford recorded 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,360th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Shelford and Stapleford was down 16% on the year before: 225 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 269 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Shelford and Stapleford?
About 6,712 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Shelford and Stapleford?
Great Shelford and Stapleford 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.