Longstanton and Northstowe Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2025, Longstanton and Northstowe recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000 (47.4% lower). The crime profile shows a near-equal split between property and violent crimes, with 12 violent incidents and 11 property crimes reported. Violence and sexual offences dominated at 41.4% of total crimes, followed by vehicle crime (17.2%) and other theft (10.3%). This balance suggests a combination of local factors, such as the area's built-up character and seasonal shifts. As March marks the transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks changing, the data may partly reflect increased activity in public spaces. The UK average for violent crime is 2.7 per 1,000, yet Longstanton and Northstowe's rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 38% below, indicating a safer environment for violent crime. However, vehicle crime in the area is 79% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, suggesting local vulnerabilities such as traffic congestion or targeted theft in car parks. The overall low crime rate, despite this imbalance, aligns with the area's status as a built-up region within South Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and infrastructure likely contribute to crime prevention. The seasonal context of March, with its changing light and weather, may also influence patterns, such as increased foot traffic in retail areas or extended social gatherings in public spaces.

March 2025 saw a 150% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from 2 to 5 incidents, a stark shift that may partly explain the area's overall rate rise. Other theft surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 cases, indicating potential vulnerabilities in personal property security. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, suggesting temporary improvements in community conduct. Violent crimes. of total incidents, remain 38% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This contrast with vehicle crime, which is 79% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlights a unique mix of challenges. Residents may find the sharp rise in vehicle crime particularly concerning, as it suggests increased exposure to targeted theft or vandalism in local car parks and roadways.

Longstanton and Northstowe's crime rate rose by 38.3% from 3.0 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents in March 2025 compared to February, marking a notable upward shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in March, reflecting a consistent but low-level presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 243 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents relative to the population. With a total population of 7,036, this monthly exposure highlights the area's safety profile, where even with the increase, crime remains far below national averages. The population-scaled perspective suggests that residents face minimal risk, though the rise in specific crime types warrants attention. This context aligns with the broader trend of the area maintaining a crime rate 47.4% below the UK average, despite the month-on-month increase.