Crime Rate in Longstanton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longstanton

The total recorded crimes in Longstanton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longstanton crime rate of 8.30 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 Longstanton, encompassing approximately 6,746 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Longstanton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rampton Drift with total crimes: 7
  • Mistle Thrush Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Vole Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Longstanton?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Longstanton reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 597 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Longstanton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Longstanton had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 235 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longstanton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Longstanton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longstanton has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 8.30 ranking 6th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Longstanton crimes were 597. The crime rate of Longstanton in 2024 was 88.50 (year) or 7.37 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longstanton were around 235 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.83 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longstanton)CrimesRank (Longstanton)CrimesRank (Longstanton)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Longstanton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 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 Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202519
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202420
October 202417
September 202420
August 202420
July 202414
June 202446
May 202417

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202514
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 202413
August 202415
July 202422
June 202462
May 202418

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Longstanton in May 2025

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

1. Rampton Drift (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Mistle Thrush Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Vole Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Coles Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Arcadia Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Saxon Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Villa Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
8. Rampton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Peppercorn Drive (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
10. Hatton'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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