Longstanton and Northstowe Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Longstanton and Northstowe recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 31% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, while relatively low, reflects the unique characteristics of a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where urban density and seasonal activity shape crime patterns. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 36.6% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (34.2%) and vehicle crime (9.8%). These proportions suggest that the area’s crime profile is heavily influenced by community interactions and the presence of transient populations, particularly during the summer months. The seasonal context of July—marked by school holidays, festivals, and peak tourism—likely contributes to the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour, as increased foot traffic and events create opportunities for such disturbances. However, the sharp declines in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average may indicate the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives in addressing these issues. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, such as burglary and criminal damage, further highlight the area’s relative safety, though the 30% above-average rate for vehicle crime points to potential vulnerabilities in parking management or vehicle security. Overall, the July data underscores the importance of contextual factors in shaping crime trends, with the area’s built-up nature and seasonal rhythms playing a pivotal role in determining the types and frequencies of reported incidents.

July 2024 witnessed notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories seeing 100% increases: other crime, other theft, and burglary. These rises, though modest in absolute terms, signal potential changes in local activity or reporting practices. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences both declined sharply—40% and 33.3% respectively—possibly reflecting the impact of summer festivals and events, which may have diverted attention from or reduced opportunities for such crimes. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate, at 2.1 per 1,000, is 45% above the UK average, a disparity that may stem from the area’s built-up nature and transient population during peak tourist season. Meanwhile, vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 30% above the UK average, likely linked to increased car usage and parking in residential zones during the summer months.

The crime rate in Longstanton and Northstowe for July 2024 stands at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 32.8% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.7 per 1,000. This drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer, when school holidays and festivals may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in July, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 172 residents. While this monthly aggregate highlights the relative safety of the area compared to the UK average, the breakdown of crime types reveals local variations. For instance, anti-social behaviour, though 45% above the UK average, saw a 40% decrease from June, suggesting targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in community activity. The population context further underscores the significance of these numbers: with 7,036 residents, the area’s low overall rate contrasts with its elevated rates in specific categories, illustrating the complexity of local crime dynamics.