Crime in Histon & Impington: statistics, rates and trends
955 crimes were recorded in Histon & Impington in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Histon & Impington at a glance
- Crime trends in Histon & Impington
- Types of crime in Histon & Impington
- Histon & Impington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Histon & Impington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Histon & Impington
- Population and deprivation in Histon & Impington
- Questions about crime in Histon & Impington
- About this data
955 crimes were recorded in Histon & Impington in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Histon & Impington has the 1,816th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Histon & Impington | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 955 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 11,786 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Histon & Impington was highest in the year to July 2026 (955 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (715). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 955 | 81.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 862 | 73.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 796 | 67.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 793 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 774 | 65.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 715 | 60.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 768 | 65.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 864 | 73.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 823 | 69.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Histon & Impington 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+25%) and criminal damage and arson (+13%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 24.9 | 0.73 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 15.9 | 1.03 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 6.5 | 0.79 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 6.4 | 0.95 | +13% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.3 | 0.82 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.1 | 1.03 | +25% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +5% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.7 | 1.06 | +13% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 2.9 | 3.50 | -31% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +100% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 0.96 | +60% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.19 | +138% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.52 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Histon & Impington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Histon & Impington recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Histon & Impington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Histon & Impington recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Histon & Impington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Histon & Impington recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Histon & Impington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Histon & Impington recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Histon & Impington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Histon & Impington recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Histon & Impington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Histon & Impington recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Histon & Impington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Histon & Impington recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Histon & Impington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Histon & Impington recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Histon & Impington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Histon & Impington recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Histon & Impington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Histon & Impington recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Histon & Impington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Histon & Impington recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Histon & Impington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Histon & Impington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Histon & Impington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Histon & Impington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Histon & Impington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Histon & Impington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Histon & Impington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Histon & Impington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Histon & Impington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girton | 180 | 37.5 | -54% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 1,010 | 88.0 | +9% |
| Cottenham | 455 | 62.1 | -23% |
| Longstanton | 678 | 74.7 | -8% |
| Bar Hill | 373 | 73.4 | -9% |
| Hardwick | 149 | 48.5 | -40% |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 1,037 | 91.0 | +12% |
| Over & Willingham | 370 | 48.4 | -40% |
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 Histon & Impington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Unwin Square | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Stanley Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Impington Lane | 29 |
| On or near Cornell Court | 28 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 26 |
| On or near School Hill | 24 |
| On or near Crispin Close | 23 |
| On or near Hereward Close | 22 |
| On or near Oak Tree Way | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Histon & Impington 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 336 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 276 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 187 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Histon & Impington has an estimated population of 11,786. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Histon & Impington sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Histon & Impington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Histon & Impington a safe place to live?
Histon & Impington recorded 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Histon & Impington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (187).
Is crime in Histon & Impington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Histon & Impington was up 11% on the year before: 955 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 862 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Histon & Impington?
Histon & Impington 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 Histon & Impington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.