Crime in Histon & Impington: statistics, rates and trends
934 crimes were recorded in Histon & Impington in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Histon & Impington
- Questions about crime in Histon & Impington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (285), anti-social behaviour (185) and shoplifting (83) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,871st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Histon & Impington | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 934 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 11,786 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Histon & Impington of any year here (934 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 934 | 79.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 880 | 74.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 792 | 67.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 803 | 68.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 798 | 67.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 685 | 58.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 770 | 65.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 864 | 73.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 791 | 67.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Histon & Impington recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.7 times the national rate), and notably less public order (41% below) and drugs (40% below). On the year before, bicycle theft fell from 50 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 285 | 24.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 15.7 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 7.0 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 3.1 | 0.8 | -28% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Histon & Impington; the highest is Fen Ditton & Fulbourn (94.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Girton, South Cambridgeshire (35.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Histon & Impington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girton | 169 | 35.2 | -56% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 993 | 86.5 | +9% |
| Cottenham | 477 | 65.2 | -18% |
| Longstanton | 704 | 77.6 | -2% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | -11% |
| Hardwick | 156 | 50.8 | -36% |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 1,071 | 94.0 | +19% |
| Over & Willingham | 392 | 51.3 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Histon & Impington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Unwin Square” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Unwin Square | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Stanley Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 27 |
| On or near Impington Lane | 26 |
| On or near Oak Tree Way | 24 |
| On or near School Hill | 24 |
| On or near Crispin Close | 23 |
| On or near Hereward Close | 23 |
| On or near Cornell Court | 22 |
Of the 749 crimes in Histon & Impington with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 322 | 43.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Histon & Impington has an estimated population of 11,786 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Histon & Impington average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Histon & Impington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Histon & Impington a safe place to live?
Histon & Impington recorded 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,871st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Histon & Impington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Histon & Impington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Histon & Impington was up 6% on the year before: 934 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 880 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Histon & Impington?
About 11,786 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Histon & Impington?
Histon & Impington 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.