Crime Rate in Histon & Impington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Histon & Impington

The total recorded crimes in Histon & Impington, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Histon & Impington crime rate of 9.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Histon & Impington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Unwin Square with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Crispin Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Histon & Impington has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 9.38 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Histon & Impington)CrimesRank (Histon & Impington)CrimesRank (Histon & Impington)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
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

Histon & Impington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202513
March 202513
February 202525
January 202519
December 202422
November 202418
October 202422
September 202425
August 202422
July 202431
June 202442
May 202422

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202515
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 202419
August 202415
July 202414
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20248

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 202412
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Histon & Impington in May 2025

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

1. Unwin Square (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crispin Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Chieftain Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. King'S Hedges Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Flack End (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Marmalade Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
9. Garden Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. School Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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