Crime Rate in Histon & Impington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Histon & Impington

The total recorded crimes in Histon & Impington, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Histon & Impington crime rate of 6.61 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 Histon & Impington, encompassing approximately 9,380 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Histon & Impington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Aster Way with total crimes: 3
  • Sweetpea Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Histon & Impington?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Histon & Impington reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 874 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Histon & Impington witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Histon & Impington experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 800 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Histon & Impington witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Histon & Impington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Histon & Impington has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 5th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Histon & Impington crimes were 874. The crime rate of Histon & Impington in 2024 was 93.17 (year) or 7.76 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Histon & Impington were around 800 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.28 (year) or 7.11 (month) ranking 5 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
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
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

Histon & Impington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 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 (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 202419
August 202415
July 202414
June 202422
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 202412
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202525
January 202519
December 202422
November 202418
October 202422
September 202425
August 202422
July 202431
June 202442
May 202422
April 202420

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Histon & Impington in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Aster Way (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sweetpea Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. St Audrey'S Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Chivers Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Lone Tree Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Ellison Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Daisy Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Iceni Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Unwin Square (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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