Histon and Impington Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Histon and Impington's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000, a figure that is 27.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer built-up regions in the country, with crime levels consistently lower than national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.8% of total incidents), followed by shoplifting (13.6%) and anti-social behaviour (13.6%). The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with evenings lengthening—may have influenced crime patterns. The area's low crime profile is reinforced by several categories being significantly below UK averages: violence and sexual offences (31% below), anti-social behaviour (31% below), and vehicle crime (36% below). These trends are consistent with Histon and Impington's character as a largely residential, middle-class built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower rates of property crime and public disorder. The relatively low incidence of shoplifting compared to the UK average (31% below) suggests that local retail environments may be less prone to theft, due to smaller store sizes or higher staff visibility. However, the rise in 'other crime' and robbery, though isolated, indicates that sporadic incidents can still occur and warrant continued monitoring.

March 2024 saw significant decreases in public order offences (-75%), bicycle theft (-66.7%), and burglary (-50%), reflecting a shift in crime patterns. These reductions align with the area's generally low crime profile, though they contrast with increases in 'other crime', robbery, and drugs, each rising by 100% from zero to one incident. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (31.8% of total crimes), but they were 31% below the UK average, consistent with the area's safer-than-average profile. Anti-social behaviour also fell 31% below the UK average, suggesting community-focused policing or environmental factors may contribute to this trend. The 100% increase in 'other crime' and robbery, while concerning, remains a single incident each, underscoring the need for context when interpreting such spikes.

Histon and Impington's crime rate in March 2024 rose by 18.7% compared to February's 4.7 per 1,000, reaching 5.6 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, remains 27.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in March, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 179 residents, highlighting the sparse distribution of incidents in a population of 7,880. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which would be expected to see higher frequency in a similarly sized area. The rise in crime rate may partly explain shifts in category distribution, such as the 100% increase in 'other crime' and robbery, though these remain isolated incidents rather than widespread trends.