Crime Rate in Harston & Comberton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harston & Comberton

The total recorded crimes in Harston & Comberton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harston & Comberton crime rate of 56.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Harston & Comberton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxbow Place with total crimes: 9
  • Chestnut 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Harston & Comberton has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 56.71 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Melbourn52 8554 9624 7
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
Longstanton30 11597 8235 17
Sawston41 10510 10475 10
Linton26 12266 17331 11
Over & Willingham24 14352 15326 12
Cottenham15 21352 14313 13
Shelford25 13366 13292 14
Gamlingay23 15149 23173 20
Barrington13 23343 16283 16
Whittlesford18 17172 21159 21
Caldecote14 22183 20180 18
Bassingbourn15 20227 18176 19
Girton18 18201 19128 23
Balsham17 19146 24134 22
Swavesey12 24160 22119 25
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

Harston & Comberton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 202415
July 20242
June 202426
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202524
January 202513
December 202428
November 202417
October 202422
September 202422
August 202416
July 202422
June 202424
May 202432
April 202433

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20256
January 202516
December 20244
November 202419
October 202410
September 202413
August 202423
July 202437
June 202418
May 202416
April 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
April 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20243

High Crime Locations Harston & Comberton in March 2025

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

1. Oxbow Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Osprey Drive (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
4. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Wisbey'S Yard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Lilac End (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. The Elms (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Watson'S Yard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Falcon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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