Histon and Impington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Histon and Impington’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 45% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area’s relative safety, a position reinforced by its low rates of violent crime and property offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.1% of all reported crimes, a category that remains 38% below the UK average. Other theft, at 14.3% of total crimes, matched the UK average, suggesting a balanced approach to this type of incident. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced crime patterns, though the area’s overall low rate indicates a community where such factors are not typically amplified. Anti-social behaviour, at 8.6% of all crimes, was 70% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s character as a quieter, more residential locale. Vehicle crime and shoplifting also remained well below UK averages, with the latter at 46% below the national rate. These figures collectively illustrate a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire that, despite the seasonal influx of students and young people, maintains a crime profile that is safer than the national average. The data also suggests that local initiatives, combined with the area’s demographics, may contribute to this lower crime rate, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored in future analyses.

September 2023 saw a dramatic 400% increase in other theft, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in both robbery and bicycle theft, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year. Conversely, several categories experienced sharp declines: criminal damage and arson fell by 77.8%, public order offences dropped by 75%, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 66.7%. These reductions may reflect the impact of local initiatives or the natural ebb and flow of seasonal activity. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.1% of all crimes, remained 38% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Other theft, now at 0.6 per 1,000, matched the UK average, indicating a unique balance in this category. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a specific vulnerability in the area’s crime profile during this time of year.

Histon and Impington’s September 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 27.1% drop from the previous month’s 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend seen in the area’s crime statistics over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but may still raise concerns for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents, a ratio that places the area well below the UK average. This monthly exposure figure, while seemingly small, underscores the relative safety of Histon and Impington compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective is particularly notable: with 7,880 residents, the area’s crime profile suggests a community where incidents are infrequent enough to be largely absent from daily life, though the presence of any crime remains a point of attention for local authorities and residents alike.