Crime Rate in Longstanton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longstanton

The total recorded crimes in Longstanton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longstanton crime rate of 4.45 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Longstanton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 7
  • Rampton Drift with total crimes: 5
  • Augustus Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Longstanton has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.45 ranking 11th 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.

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
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Melbourn52 8554 9624 7
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
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

Longstanton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 202413
August 202415
July 202422
June 202462
May 202418
April 202423

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
April 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Britannia Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
2. Rampton Drift (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Augustus Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Fairview (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Rampton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Links Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Rampton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Magdalene Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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