Histon and Impington Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 7,880 residents, 71 crimes in June 2025 equates to 9.0 incidents per 1,000 people — 11.1% above the UK average of 8.1. This rate translates to roughly one crime for every 111 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within a small built-up area of South Cambridgeshire. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (31% of total), violence and sexual offences (29.6%), and criminal damage and arson (8.5%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a commuter suburb with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where anti-social behaviour often escalates during summer evenings. The seasonal context of June — the start of the longest days and early tourism activity — may partly explain the spikes in public order and anti-social incidents, which often correlate with increased foot traffic and socialising in local parks and high streets. While violent crime remains lower than the UK average (6% below), property crimes such as vehicle crime and burglary show significant divergence, with vehicle crime 35% above the national rate. This suggests a potential link to the area’s proximity to major roads and commuter routes, where parked vehicles may be more vulnerable during peak travel periods. The data illustrates a combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and the demographics of a population that includes a mix of long-term residents and transient workers.

June 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+340%), vehicle crime (+300%), and criminal damage and arson (+200%), with anti-social behaviour alone rising from 5 to 22 incidents. This surge in anti-social behaviour — 97% above the UK average — suggests a sharp uptick in community tensions or unaddressed nuisance activities, possibly exacerbated by the summer season. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 25% (from 4 to 3) and burglary also dropped by 25% (from 4 to 3), which may reflect improved security measures or seasonal retail patterns. Vehicle crime in the area is 35% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to the area’s role as a commuter hub with high volumes of parked cars near transport links. Bicycle theft, while down by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), remains 614% above the UK average, a stark contrast that may indicate a localised issue with bike storage or theft hotspots near educational institutions or housing estates. The breakdown also shows that public order offences were 49% below the UK average, reflecting effective policing in high-traffic areas or the absence of major disturbances during the early summer period. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime patterns in a small built-up area where even minor changes can have outsized statistical impacts.

The crime rate in Histon and Impington rose sharply from 6.4 per 1,000 in May 2025 to 9.0 per 1,000 in June, a 41.9% increase. This jump translates to roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest in absolute terms, represents a significant shift for a community of 7,880 residents. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 111 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively compact area. When scaled to the population, the 11.1% gap between Histon and Impington’s rate and the UK average suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly influenced by the area’s commuter infrastructure and seasonal fluctuations. The daily crime count of 2 per day may seem low to outsiders, but for residents, it means a crime occurs roughly every 3.5 days — a rhythm that could be more noticeable in a close-knit community. This comparison also highlights the area’s divergence in specific categories: while violent crime remains 6% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 97% higher, a disparity that may reflect local policing priorities or unmet community needs. The data invites reflection on how a small increase in certain crime types can affect perceived safety, even when overall rates remain within national bounds.