Crime in Histon and Impington: statistics, rates and trends
639 crimes were recorded in Histon and Impington in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Histon and Impington at a glance
- Crime trends in Histon and Impington
- Types of crime in Histon and Impington
- Histon and Impington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Histon and Impington
- Streets with the most crime in Histon and Impington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Histon and Impington
- Population and deprivation in Histon and Impington
- Questions about crime in Histon and Impington
- About this data
639 crimes were recorded in Histon and Impington in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Histon and Impington has the 614th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Histon and Impington | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 639 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.3 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 7,958 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Histon and Impington was highest in the year to July 2026 (639 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (314). Over the whole period it rose 78%, 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 | 639 | 80.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 538 | 67.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 471 | 59.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 480 | 60.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 404 | 50.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 314 | 39.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 357 | 44.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 361 | 45.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 360 | 45.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Histon and 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in public order (+44%) and vehicle crime (+36%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-21%) and other theft (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 22.7 | 0.66 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 15.7 | 1.02 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 9.7 | 1.17 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.7 | 0.83 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.8 | 0.97 | +36% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +44% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -11% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.6 | 1.03 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 3.4 | 4.12 | -21% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.9 | 1.40 | +200% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.8 | 0.83 | +100% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +83% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.52 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Histon and Impington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Histon and Impington recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Histon and Impington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Histon and Impington recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Histon and Impington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Histon and Impington recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Histon and Impington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Histon and Impington recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Histon and Impington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Histon and Impington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Histon and Impington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Histon and Impington recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Histon and Impington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Histon and Impington recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Histon and Impington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Histon and Impington recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Histon and Impington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Histon and Impington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Histon and Impington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Histon and Impington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Histon and Impington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Histon and Impington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Histon and Impington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Histon and Impington recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Histon and Impington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Histon and Impington recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Histon and Impington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Histon and Impington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Histon and Impington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Histon and Impington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham | 455 | 62.1 | -23% |
| Longstanton and Northstowe | 609 | 80.4 | +0% |
| Cambridge (Cambridge) | 16,738 | 109.3 | +36% |
| Bar Hill | 373 | 73.4 | -9% |
| Waterbeach | 301 | 52.5 | -35% |
| Great Shelford and Stapleford | 238 | 35.5 | -56% |
| Cambourne | 622 | 56.9 | -29% |
| Sawston | 314 | 41.9 | -48% |
1 areas within Histon and Impington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Histon & Impington had the highest rate (81.0 per 1,000) and Histon & Impington the lowest (81.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histon & Impington | Neighbourhood | 11,786 | 955 | 81.0 |
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 and Impington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Unwin Square | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Impington Lane | 29 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 26 |
| On or near School Hill | 24 |
| On or near Hereward Close | 22 |
| On or near Oak Tree Way | 22 |
| On or near Moor Drove | 16 |
| On or near Merton Road | 15 |
| On or near New Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Histon and 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 | 242 | 37.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Histon and Impington has an estimated population of 7,958. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Histon and Impington sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Histon and Impington a safe place to live?
Histon and Impington recorded 80.3 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 and Impington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Histon and Impington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Histon and Impington was up 19% on the year before: 639 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Histon and Impington?
Histon and 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 and Impington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.