Histon and Impington Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Histon and Impington during October 2025 reveals a pattern shaped by seasonal rhythms and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 21.2% of all reported crimes, followed closely by criminal damage and arson (21.2%) and anti-social behaviour (17.3%). This balance suggests a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with the area's rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents placing it 14.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back and darker evenings — may have contributed to an increase in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, as lower light levels and Halloween activities could create conditions for such incidents. However, the area's relatively low rates of violent crime, particularly in comparison to the UK average, indicate a community environment where such offences are less prevalent. This could be linked to Histon and Impington's character as a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where a mix of residential and commuter-oriented spaces might foster a more stable social fabric. The presence of criminal damage and arson at a rate 150% above the UK average, however, raises questions about localized factors such as vandalism in public spaces or targeted property destruction, which may warrant closer attention. Meanwhile, the low rates of burglary (0.5 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average suggest that local retail environments or policing strategies may be effective in mitigating these specific risks. The overall picture, therefore, is one of a crime profile that balances below-average violent crime with above-average property damage, reflecting a combination of community characteristics and seasonal influences.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+200%) and criminal damage and arson (+175%), both of which rose to 9 and 11 incidents respectively. These spikes suggest a shift in the crime mix toward property-related and public order issues, contrasting with the UK average where anti-social behaviour is 13% below national levels. Violence and sexual offences — the second most common category — occurred at a rate 47% below the UK average (1.4 vs 2.7 per 1,000), indicating a safer environment for residents compared to the broader UK context. Other theft, meanwhile, surged 300% from one to four incidents, a category that remained 4% below the UK average. This divergence highlights a local pattern where property crime increases are offset by lower rates in violent crime. For residents, the 33.3% decline in shoplifting (from 6 to 4 incidents) may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related retail activity or targeted policing efforts in local stores.

Histon and Impington's crime rate in October 2025 rose 44.4% compared to the previous month, reaching 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 14.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day — a figure that, while low, reflects the area's smaller population of 7,880. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with more frequent reporting. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like burglary and shoplifting, which see lower rates here than in the UK average, suggesting a combination of community dynamics and local infrastructure that may contribute to reduced property crime.