Crime in Longstanton: statistics, rates and trends
704 crimes were recorded in Longstanton in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 44% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Longstanton
- Questions about crime in Longstanton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (210), anti-social behaviour (181) and criminal damage and arson (77) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,929th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Longstanton | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 704 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.6 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +44% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 9,074 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Longstanton of any year here (704 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 177%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 704 | 77.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 489 | 53.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 487 | 53.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 475 | 52.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 438 | 48.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 354 | 39.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 398 | 43.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 304 | 33.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 254 | 28.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longstanton recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.2 times the national rate), other crime (30% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (30% above the national rate), and notably less public order (47% below) and other theft (45% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 43 to 77 and anti-social behaviour rose from 109 to 181.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 23.1 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 19.9 | 15.4 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +79% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +62% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +60% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longstanton; the highest is Milton & Waterbeach (86.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Girton, South Cambridgeshire (35.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longstanton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over & Willingham | 392 | 51.3 | -34% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | -9% |
| Cottenham | 477 | 65.2 | -16% |
| Histon & Impington | 934 | 79.2 | +2% |
| Girton | 169 | 35.2 | -55% |
| Hardwick | 156 | 50.8 | -35% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 993 | 86.5 | +12% |
| Caldecote | 128 | 37.7 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Longstanton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rampton Drift” (83).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rampton Drift | 83 |
| On or near Britannia Road | 46 |
| On or near Augustus Road | 39 |
| On or near Rampton Road | 30 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 29 |
| On or near Magdalene Close | 24 |
| On or near Thornhill Place | 20 |
| On or near Hosel Road | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Woodpecker Close | 17 |
Of the 523 crimes in Longstanton with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 223 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Longstanton has an estimated population of 9,074 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longstanton average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Longstanton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longstanton a safe place to live?
Longstanton recorded 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,929th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Longstanton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (181).
Is crime in Longstanton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longstanton was up 44% on the year before: 704 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 489 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longstanton?
About 9,074 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longstanton?
Longstanton 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.