Crime Rate in Longstanton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longstanton

The total recorded crimes in Longstanton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longstanton crime rate of 7.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longstanton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kettles Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rampton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rampton Drift with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Longstanton has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 7.86 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longstanton)CrimesRank (Longstanton)CrimesRank (Longstanton)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
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
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

Longstanton 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202526
April 202519
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202420
October 202417

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202522
May 20254
April 202514
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
December 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Longstanton in July 2025

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

1. Kettles Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
2. Rampton Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rampton Drift (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Woodpecker Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
5. Links Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Britannia Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Villa Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peppercorn Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nether Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. The Broadway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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