Histon and Impington Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 7,880 residents, 59 crimes reported in June 2023 translates to 7.5 crimes per 1,000 people — a rate 11.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Cambridgeshire maintains a crime profile that contrasts with national trends, particularly in property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and shoplifting (11.9%). The seasonal shift into summer may influence these patterns: longer daylight hours could contribute to increased public space activity, affecting both violent and property crime dynamics. Shoplifting and burglary rates are significantly higher than UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.9 per 1,000 (67% above the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000). This anomaly may reflect local retail environments, such as high footfall in nearby towns or specific vulnerabilities in local shops. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remains 5% below the UK average, linked to community engagement initiatives or lower population density compared to major urban centres. The balance between violent and property crime is roughly equal, a split that diverges from the UK’s typically higher proportion of property crimes. As June marks the start of the summer season, the interplay between tourism, local events, and extended daylight hours may continue to shape crime trends in the coming months.

June 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in shoplifting (600% rise from 1 to 7 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (266.7% increase from 3 to 11). These jumps suggest a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as extended evenings or increased foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and public order offences dropped by 40% (from 5 to 3), indicating possible reductions in alcohol-related incidents or improved policing in specific areas. The crime mix shows a notable divergence from the UK average: shoplifting and burglary rates are 67% and 87% above national figures, respectively, while public order offences are 40% below. This contrast highlights the area’s unique characteristics — for instance, lower public order crime could reflect a quieter community profile compared to busier urban centres. A resident would find the 600% spike in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it far outpaces other categories and may warrant targeted retail security measures. The data also reveals that violence and sexual offences, though significant, remain 4% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors that limit such crimes.

The crime rate in June 2023 (7.5 per 1,000) represents a 40.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 134 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 7,880, illustrates the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban areas. This 1-in-134 ratio is particularly significant when considering the UK average, which would likely be higher given the overall national rate. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the month-on-month rise, Histon and Impington remains a comparatively safe area. For instance, the 11.8% gap below the UK average suggests that local factors — such as a lower population density or effective policing strategies — may contribute to this disparity. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting and burglary rates raises questions about whether these specific categories could be influenced by seasonal retail activity or changes in local economic conditions.