Crime in Longstanton: statistics, rates and trends
678 crimes were recorded in Longstanton in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Longstanton at a glance
- Crime trends in Longstanton
- Types of crime in Longstanton
- Longstanton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longstanton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longstanton
- Population and deprivation in Longstanton
- Questions about crime in Longstanton
- About this data
678 crimes were recorded in Longstanton in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 204 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longstanton has the 2,038th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longstanton | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 678 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.7 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 9,074 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longstanton was highest in the year to July 2026 (678 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (255). Over the whole period it rose 166%, 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 | 678 | 74.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 506 | 55.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 482 | 53.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 471 | 51.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 410 | 45.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 361 | 39.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 402 | 44.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 288 | 31.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 255 | 28.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longstanton 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 criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+98%) and anti-social behaviour (+49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 22.5 | 0.66 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 18.5 | 1.21 | +49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 8.7 | 1.28 | +98% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +27% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +88% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -3% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.0 | 0.47 | +23% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.8 | 3.35 | +150% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.8 | 1.30 | +92% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.0 | 2.04 | +125% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +800% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Longstanton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longstanton recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longstanton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longstanton recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longstanton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longstanton recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 98% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longstanton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longstanton recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longstanton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longstanton recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longstanton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longstanton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longstanton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longstanton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longstanton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longstanton recorded 25 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 150% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longstanton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longstanton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longstanton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longstanton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longstanton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longstanton recorded 16 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 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longstanton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longstanton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longstanton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longstanton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longstanton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longstanton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longstanton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longstanton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longstanton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over & Willingham | 370 | 48.4 | -35% |
| Bar Hill | 373 | 73.4 | -2% |
| Cottenham | 455 | 62.1 | -17% |
| Histon & Impington | 955 | 81.0 | +8% |
| Girton | 180 | 37.5 | -50% |
| Hardwick | 149 | 48.5 | -35% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 1,010 | 88.0 | +18% |
| Caldecote | 132 | 38.9 | -48% |
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 Longstanton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rampton Drift | 76 |
| On or near Britannia Road | 50 |
| On or near Augustus Road | 31 |
| On or near Rampton Road | 31 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 30 |
| On or near Magdalene Close | 24 |
| On or near Thornhill Place | 19 |
| On or near Hosel Road | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Station Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longstanton 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 | 217 | 32.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Longstanton has an estimated population of 9,074. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longstanton sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longstanton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Longstanton a safe place to live?
Longstanton recorded 74.7 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 Longstanton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Longstanton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longstanton was up 34% on the year before: 678 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 506 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longstanton?
Longstanton 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 Longstanton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.