Histon and Impington Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw Histon and Impington maintain a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Cambridgeshire continues to demonstrate significantly lower crime levels than the national average, a trend consistent with its character as a largely residential community with limited commercial density. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (26.3% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (23.7%), and burglary (10.5%). While anti-social behaviour rates slightly exceeded the UK average by 7%, violent crime remained 57% below the national figure, reflecting the area's generally low levels of severe crime. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution of incidents, with the Easter period and increased outdoor activity likely contributing to anti-social behaviour reports. Vehicle crime. of total incidents, remained 6% above the UK average, potentially linked to local commuter traffic patterns. The data illustrates a crime profile shaped by the area's residential nature, with property-related offences accounting for 42% of all reported crimes, compared to 23.7% for violent crime. This balance suggests a focus on community-based crime prevention efforts may be particularly effective in maintaining low violent crime rates.

April 2024 marked a sharp increase in burglary incidents, with reports rising from 1 to 4 – a 300% surge compared to March. This spike, while still representing only 10.5% of total crimes, warrants attention given the area's historically low property crime rates. Concurrently, public order offences doubled from 1 to 3 (200% increase), suggesting heightened community tensions during the Easter holiday period. Vehicle crime also rose by 100%, from 2 to 4 incidents, potentially linked to increased foot traffic during the spring season. Conversely, shoplifting dropped dramatically by 83.3%, from 6 to 1 incident, indicating possible effectiveness of local retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour rates (1.3 per 1,000) remained 7% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's higher proportion of young residents relative to the national demographic. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 35.7% from 14 to 9 incidents, maintaining the area's position 57% below the UK average for this category. These fluctuations highlight the importance of ongoing community engagement to address emerging patterns while sustaining the area's overall low crime trajectory.

The crime rate in Histon and Impington for April 2024 (4.8 per 1,000) represents a 13.6% decrease from March's rate of 5.6 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in April, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during periods of increased public activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 207 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average but warrants attention given the specific increases in certain crime categories. With a population of 7,880, the area's crime statistics must be interpreted through the lens of its demographic composition – a predominantly residential community with limited commercial zones. This context helps explain the relatively low levels of violent crime and shoplifting compared to more urban areas. However, the sharp rise in burglary and public order offences suggests that targeted interventions may be necessary to address these specific vulnerabilities. The 1-in-207 monthly exposure figure, while statistically low, serves as a reminder that even small increases in specific crime types can have measurable impacts on community safety perceptions.