Crime in Harston & Comberton: statistics, rates and trends
517 crimes were recorded in Harston & Comberton in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Harston & Comberton at a glance
- Crime trends in Harston & Comberton
- Types of crime in Harston & Comberton
- Harston & Comberton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harston & Comberton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harston & Comberton
- Demographics of Harston & Comberton
- Questions about crime in Harston & Comberton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (154), anti-social behaviour (119) and criminal damage and arson (56) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,168th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Harston & Comberton | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 517 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 11,099 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harston & Comberton peaked in the year to August 2023 (562 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (410). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 517 | 46.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 472 | 42.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 561 | 50.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 562 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 417 | 37.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 434 | 39.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 424 | 38.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 410 | 36.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 458 | 41.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 40 to 56 and anti-social behaviour rose from 92 to 119, while public order fell from 34 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 13.9 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.0 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harston & Comberton; the highest is Histon & Impington (79.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Shelford (34.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harston & Comberton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelford | 269 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Barrington | 180 | 43.9 | -6% |
| Hardwick | 156 | 50.8 | +9% |
| Caldecote | 128 | 37.7 | -19% |
| Girton | 169 | 35.2 | -24% |
| Sawston | 312 | 41.6 | -11% |
| Histon & Impington | 934 | 79.2 | +70% |
| Melbourn | 568 | 54.6 | +17% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Harston & Comberton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Osprey Drive | 22 |
| On or near Kinsman Way | 19 |
| On or near Holben Close | 18 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Button End | 16 |
| On or near Oxbow Place | 15 |
| On or near Silverdale Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Wisbey'S Yard | 13 |
| On or near Royston Road | 11 |
Of the 398 crimes in Harston & Comberton with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Harston & Comberton has an estimated population of 11,099 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harston & Comberton average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Harston & Comberton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harston & Comberton a safe place to live?
Harston & Comberton recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,168th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Harston & Comberton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Harston & Comberton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harston & Comberton was up 10% on the year before: 517 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 472 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harston & Comberton?
About 11,099 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harston & Comberton?
Harston & Comberton is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.