Longstanton and Northstowe Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The month-on-month decline in Longstanton and Northstowe’s crime rate from 6.5 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 reflects a 13.0% reduction, a trend consistent with seasonal patterns in built-up areas of South Cambridgeshire. This rate, 26.0% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlights the area’s relatively safe environment. The crime profile in October was dominated by violent and sexual offences (18 incidents, 45.0% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 25.0%) and burglary (3 incidents, 7.5%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK average for violent crimes, which stood at 2.7 per 1,000, slightly below the local rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition to winter, and the timing of Halloween—likely influenced the crime mix, with increased reports of violent incidents possibly linked to reduced visibility and altered community behavior. Conversely, the drop in public order offences (from 3 to 2, -33.3%) may reflect heightened local engagement during events such as Halloween. The area’s built-up nature, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the prevalence of burglary and anti-social behaviour, while its lower population density compared to major urban centers may explain the relatively low rates of shoplifting and drug-related crimes. These patterns suggest that while the area remains generally safe, targeted efforts to address rising violent crime and burglary may be necessary to maintain this trend.

October 2025 marked a significant shift in crime patterns for Longstanton and Northstowe, with violent crimes surging by 80% to 18 reported incidents—the highest category by far. This increase, from 10 to 18, highlights a growing concern for residents, as violence and sexual offences now account for 45% of all reported crimes. Concurrently, burglary rose sharply by 200%, jumping from one incident to three, a troubling development that may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased home security vulnerability. In contrast, public order offences fell by 33.3%, from three to two, the only category showing a notable decrease. This decline may be attributed to the timing of Halloween, which often sees heightened community engagement and policing in local areas. Shoplifting—a typically high-impact category—rose by 100% to one incident, though this remains far below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. These shifts underscore the volatility of crime patterns in this built-up area, where seasonal transitions and local dynamics can rapidly alter the crime profile.

The crime rate in Longstanton and Northstowe for October 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 13.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.5. This reduction, while modest, aligns with seasonal trends observed in built-up areas of South Cambridgeshire, where crime often dips in October due to shorter daylight hours and the transition to winter. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime every 31 days, a figure that, when scaled to the population of 7,036, translates to one crime for every 176 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area’s relatively low risk of crime compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The decline in public order offences—down by 33.3% from 3 to 2—may be influenced by the timing of Halloween, which typically sees increased community activity and policing in local areas. However, the sharp rise in violent crimes and burglary suggests that seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the end of the university term could have contributed to shifts in criminal behavior. The area’s built-up nature, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely creates environments where certain crimes, such as burglary, are more prevalent, while public order issues are mitigated by local engagement during key events.