Longstanton and Northstowe Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Longstanton and Northstowe maintained a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued performance underscores the area's status as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.5% of all incidents, though the rate for this category was slightly below the UK average. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributed to the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to other months. Meanwhile, property crimes, though lower in absolute numbers, showed a distinct pattern: criminal damage and arson surged, while anti-social behaviour dropped sharply. These shifts may reflect the interplay between seasonal activities and local enforcement priorities. The area's relatively low crime rate is consistent with its character as a planned development within South Cambridgeshire, where residential density and community policing efforts may contribute to the overall safety profile. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson warrants attention, particularly as this category is significantly above the UK average. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted slightly, with property crimes making up 32.6% of the total, compared to 67.4% for violent crimes. This mix suggests that while the area remains generally safe, targeted efforts may be needed to address the specific risks associated with vandalism and arson. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime further highlight the area's success in managing certain types of incidents, though the surge in bicycle theft indicates a need for continued vigilance in securing cycling infrastructure.

May 2025 saw a 600% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to seven incidents. This surge, though alarming, remains below the UK average for this category by 67%. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour dropped by 72.7%, falling from 11 to 3 cases—a significant decrease that may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal shifts. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, doubling to two incidents, a rate 275% above the UK average. This increase aligns with the area's growing cycling infrastructure and longer evenings typical of May. Meanwhile, violent crimes accounted for 46.5% of all incidents, slightly below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The overall balance between property and violent crimes shifted slightly, with property crimes making up 32.6% of the total. Residents may find the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a possible reduction in community tensions or improved policing in public spaces.

Longstanton and Northstowe's crime rate rose 16.2% from 5.3 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents in May 2025.7% below the UK average. This translates to one reported crime for every 164 residents over the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area's population of 7,036. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in May, a consistent pattern with previous months. While the increase from April is notable, the overall rate still places Longstanton and Northstowe among the safer built-up areas in the UK. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in this area remains significantly lower than the national average, even with the recent upward trend. This contrast highlights the area's generally low-crime profile despite the month-on-month rise.