Crime in Hargate and Hempsted: statistics, rates and trends
1,054 crimes were recorded in Hargate and Hempsted in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hargate and Hempsted at a glance
- Crime trends in Hargate and Hempsted
- Types of crime in Hargate and Hempsted
- Hargate and Hempsted compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hargate and Hempsted
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hargate and Hempsted
- Population and deprivation in Hargate and Hempsted
- Questions about crime in Hargate and Hempsted
- About this data
1,054 crimes were recorded in Hargate and Hempsted in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 402 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hargate and Hempsted has the 1,404th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hargate and Hempsted | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,054 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.5 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,275 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hargate and Hempsted was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,054 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (648). Over the whole period it rose 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,054 | 93.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,033 | 91.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,054 | 93.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 801 | 71.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 698 | 61.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 684 | 60.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 662 | 58.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 648 | 57.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 784 | 69.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hargate and Hempsted over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+45%) and other crime (+43%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-22%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 402 | 35.7 | 1.04 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 16.5 | 1.08 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 10.9 | 1.32 | -22% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -18% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.4 | 0.68 | -7% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.9 | 1.39 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 2.8 | 3.45 | +45% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +8% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.19 | +44% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hargate and Hempsted
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hargate and Hempsted
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hargate and Hempsted
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hargate and Hempsted
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hargate and Hempsted
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hargate and Hempsted
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hargate and Hempsted
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hargate and Hempsted
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hargate and Hempsted
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hargate and Hempsted
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hargate and Hempsted
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hargate and Hempsted
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hargate and Hempsted
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hargate and Hempsted
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hargate and Hempsted recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hargate and Hempsted, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hargate and Hempsted.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hargate and Hempsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Vale | 958 | 88.6 | -5% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,035 | 93.9 | +0% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,088 | 103.9 | +11% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,064 | 96.9 | +4% |
| Stanground South | 1,084 | 88.2 | -6% |
| Orton Waterville | 887 | 94.8 | +1% |
| Central | 5,407 | 357.2 | +282% |
| West | 654 | 102.0 | +9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hargate and Hempsted over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Morborn Road | 54 |
| On or near St Botolph Lane | 44 |
| On or near Broadstone Drive | 34 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 34 |
| On or near Tabor Court | 29 |
| On or near Henson Drive | 26 |
| On or near Ruster Way | 22 |
| On or near Beaumont Way | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hargate and Hempsted over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 186 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hargate and Hempsted has an estimated population of 11,275. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hargate and Hempsted sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hargate and Hempsted |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 28.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Hargate and Hempsted a safe place to live?
Hargate and Hempsted recorded 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hargate and Hempsted?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Hargate and Hempsted going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hargate and Hempsted was up 2% on the year before: 1,054 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,033 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hargate and Hempsted?
Hargate and Hempsted is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hargate and Hempsted. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.