Longstanton and Northstowe Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile in Longstanton and Northstowe during February 2026, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes disturbances and disorderly conduct, stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents — a rate 109% above the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 14.1% deficit compared to the UK's 6.4 per 1,000, underscoring its relative safety. Property crimes (14 total) and violent crimes (8 total) formed the next two largest categories, but both remained below the UK averages for their respective types. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may contribute to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, as community interactions shift indoors or to local hubs. The built-up nature of the area, within South Cambridgeshire, likely influences crime patterns, with residential density potentially amplifying disputes or social friction. While property crimes and violent offences remained stable compared to previous months, the surge in anti-social behaviour raises questions about local dynamics, such as the impact of school holidays or community events. The area's crime profile suggests a need for targeted interventions in managing social disorder, while its overall safety remains a notable feature compared to national benchmarks.

February 2026 saw dramatic increases in several crime categories, most anti-social behaviour, which surged by 160% from 5 to 13 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the area's overall crime rate, despite a 5.0% monthly decline. Criminal damage and arson also jumped by 500% (1 to 6), suggesting a potential link to seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity. In contrast, public order offences fell by 75% (4 to 1), aligning with the UK average for this category. The area's anti-social behaviour rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents is 109% above the UK average, highlighting a significant local disparity. This discrepancy may reflect community-specific dynamics, such as the built-up area's proximity to local amenities that could influence social interactions. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained 53% below the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000, indicating a continued trend of lower levels of personal crime compared to national benchmarks.

Longstanton and Northstowe's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month's 5.8. This monthly decline suggests a continued trend of relative stability in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the area's low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the population of 7,036 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 180 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the rarity of crime in the area, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the built-up area's crime profile remains distinct from both the UK average and other regions with higher population densities. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for residents, the monthly aggregate provides a broader context for understanding local safety trends without overemphasising short-term fluctuations.