Longstanton and Northstowe Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Longstanton and Northstowe’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 63.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently low levels of criminal activity, which have likely been shaped by its built-up, suburban character within South Cambridgeshire. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50.0% of all crimes (9 incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (11.1%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may have influenced the crime profile, with fewer outdoor crimes typically occurring in colder months. However, the 28.6% increase in violent offences compared to December 2024 suggests a shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to social gatherings or isolated incidents. The area’s overall safety remains a notable feature, with violent crime rates 48% below the UK average and public order offences 78% below national levels. This pattern aligns with the area’s likely mix of residential and low-density commercial spaces, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The low crime rate also appears to be consistent with broader trends in rural and suburban Cambridgeshire, where crime levels tend to be lower than in major urban centres. While the rise in violence and sexual offences is a concern, the overall profile still reflects a community that is significantly safer than the UK average, with no major spikes in property crime or theft-related incidents.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift was a 28.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 9 incidents. This category remains 48% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, suggesting local factors—such as post-holiday social dynamics or isolated incidents—may have influenced the change. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson saw a 100% increase, with incidents rising from 1 to 2. This could reflect targeted vandalism or small-scale property damage. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 66.7%, dropping from 3 to 1, due to reduced public gatherings during January’s shorter days. The rise in 'other crime'—also up 100%—includes unclassified incidents that may require further investigation, but the category’s UK average is 0.2 per 1,000, meaning the local rate is 67% above the national figure. Residents may find the 48% gap in violence rates reassuring. monthly increase warrants local monitoring.

Longstanton and Northstowe recorded a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, a 5.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This small decline reflects a consistent trend in the area’s low crime levels, which have remained well below the UK average for years. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period—a figure that underscores the relatively quiet nature of local crime patterns. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 391 residents. This statistic provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, placing the area in stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The low crime rate aligns with the built-up area’s characteristics, which likely include a mix of suburban and rural elements, with limited high-density housing or commercial hubs that might drive more frequent incidents. The consistency in crime levels also suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be contributing to sustained safety.