Histon and Impington Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 7,880 residents, 35 crimes were recorded in Histon and Impington during June 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 people—46.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure places the built-up area in South Cambridgeshire among the safer locales nationally. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.9%) and burglary (11.4%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may partly explain the distribution of offences, though the area’s character as a largely suburban, low-density settlement likely contributes to its lower overall crime rate compared to denser urban centres. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, a pattern consistent with areas where community cohesion is strong but localised tensions occasionally surface. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to youth activity or transient populations in residential zones, also features prominently. While burglary rates are modest, the area’s above-average incidence of bicycle theft (344% higher than the UK average) suggests potential vulnerabilities in securing personal property during the warmer months, possibly tied to increased cycling activity.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime dynamics for Histon and Impington. Robbery, other theft, and possession of weapons all increased by 100% month-on-month, with robbery rising from zero to one incident—a stark anomaly requiring attention. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 85.7%, and shoplifting dropped by 50%, reflecting possible seasonal adjustments in criminal activity. The area’s burglary rate (0.5 per 1,000) is 67% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), though this remains a relatively low figure nationally. Bicycle theft, however, is an outlier: at 0.4 per 1,000, it is 344% higher than the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), highlighting a specific risk for residents and commuters reliant on cycling. This disparity may be linked to the area’s infrastructure, where bike storage facilities are limited or underutilised. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 29% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or local initiatives that mitigate disorder. The sharp rise in possession of weapons, though still a single incident, underscores the need for vigilance in monitoring such trends, particularly as summer activities intensify.

Histon and Impington’s crime rate in June 2024 (4.4 per 1,000) represents a 7.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem low but warrants contextualisation. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 120 residents. For a community of 7,880 people, this translates to a relatively low level of direct interaction with crime, though the spike in bicycle theft and weapon possession suggests targeted risks. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 49% below the UK average, reinforcing its position as a safer locality. However, the above-average rates in burglary and bicycle theft highlight the importance of tailored security measures, particularly for vulnerable assets. These comparisons underscore the need for localised strategies that address specific vulnerabilities without overgeneralising the area’s overall safety profile.