Histon and Impington Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw Histon and Impington maintain a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, 15.8% below the UK average of 7.6. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (26% of total), shoplifting (20%), and anti-social behaviour (10%). Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely influenced patterns, with shoplifting and public order offences aligning with retail activity. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK may reflect its character as a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community engagement and local policing efforts could contribute to lower rates of violent crime. However, the significant jump in bicycle theft and other thefts suggests vulnerabilities in securing personal property during peak shopping periods. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both below UK averages, may indicate effective local interventions or a smaller population base reducing the scale of such incidents. The overall crime profile shows a balance between property-related offences and violent crime, with no single category dominating the data. This month’s figures underscore the need for targeted measures to address rising theft trends while maintaining the area’s generally low crime environment.

November 2024 witnessed a dramatic 400% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one incident to five, the most significant month-on-month swing recorded. This surge, coupled with a 150% rise in other thefts, highlights vulnerabilities in securing personal property, possibly linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Public order offences also doubled, potentially tied to Bonfire Night events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, and vehicle crime decreased by 57.1%, suggesting seasonal lulls in certain offence types. Violence and sexual offences remained 34% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s lower violent crime profile. Shoplifting, however, was 88% above the UK average, underscoring the impact of high-footfall retail areas during November. Bicycle theft’s 757% above UK average rate reflects local challenges, such as limited secure parking for cyclists. These trends reveal a combination of seasonal events and local infrastructure, with property crimes dominating the crime mix. Residents may find the 400% spike in bicycle theft particularly concerning, prompting calls for enhanced security measures in public spaces.

November’s crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 28.3% increase from October’s 5.0.8% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a small community of 7,880 residents. Over the month, one reported crime occurred for every 158 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, highlights the visibility of incidents in a tightly knit area. The previous month’s lower rate may have been influenced by seasonal factors such as the end of term holidays, which often see reduced activity in public spaces. The 28.3% rise, however, reflects the impact of November-specific events like Black Friday, which can drive shoplifting and theft. While the area’s crime rate remains below the UK average, the sharp increase in certain categories underscores the need for targeted policing during high-risk periods. The daily crime count and population-scaled perspective offer residents a tangible sense of local crime dynamics, even as the overall rate remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks.