Crime Rate in Harston & Comberton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harston & Comberton

The total recorded crimes in Harston & Comberton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harston & Comberton crime rate of 47.13 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 Harston & Comberton, encompassing approximately 1,357 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Harston & Comberton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxbow Place with total crimes: 15
  • Mardler Close with total crimes: 6
  • Osprey Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Harston & Comberton?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Harston & Comberton reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 993 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harston & Comberton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Harston & Comberton experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 970 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harston & Comberton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Harston & Comberton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harston & Comberton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Harston & Comberton has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 47.13 ranking 7th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Harston & Comberton crimes were 993. The crime rate of Harston & Comberton in 2024 was 731.28 (year) or 60.94 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harston & Comberton were around 970 crimes with yearly crime rate of 714.34 (year) or 59.53 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harston & Comberton)CrimesRank (Harston & Comberton)CrimesRank (Harston & Comberton)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88 2977 3822 4
Caxton & Papworth86 4818 6927 3
Histon & Impington86 3874 5800 5
Cambourne84 5976 4766 6
Barrington76 6343 16283 16
Melbourn37 13554 9624 7
Duxford40 10634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
Longstanton53 8597 8235 17
Sawston45 9510 10475 10
Linton27 17266 17331 11
The Mordens28 16439 11289 15
Cottenham39 11352 14313 13
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Shelford29 15366 13292 14
Balsham30 14146 24134 22
Caldecote15 21183 20180 18
Bassingbourn22 19227 18176 19
Girton14 23201 19128 23
Gamlingay13 24149 23173 20
Swavesey16 20160 22119 25
Whittlesford14 22172 21159 21
Foxton9 26134 25121 24
Hardwick11 2591 26112 26

Harston & Comberton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202528
May 20257
April 202515
March 202516
February 20256
January 202516
December 20244
November 202419
October 202410

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20246

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202529
May 202514
April 202525
March 202521
February 202524
January 202513
December 202428
November 202417
October 202422

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 202513
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
January 20251
November 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

High Crime Locations Harston & Comberton in July 2025

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

1. Oxbow Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3
2. Mardler Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
3. Osprey Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Knapp Rise (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Watson'S Yard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Falcon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Kinsman Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Kestrel Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sladwell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Bush Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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