Crime in Histon and Impington: statistics, rates and trends
631 crimes were recorded in Histon and Impington in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Histon and Impington
- Questions about crime in Histon and Impington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), anti-social behaviour (122) and shoplifting (83) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 627th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Histon and Impington | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 631 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.3 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 7,958 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Histon and Impington of any year here (631 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 80%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 631 | 79.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 547 | 68.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 466 | 58.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 482 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 431 | 54.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 298 | 37.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 370 | 46.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 354 | 44.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 350 | 44.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Histon and Impington recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.1 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (38% below) and violence and sexual offences (33% below). On the year before, public order rose from 25 to 37 and criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 45, while bicycle theft fell from 35 to 27 and vehicle crime fell from 35 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 22.9 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 15.3 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 10.4 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 3.4 | 0.8 | -23% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Histon and Impington; the highest is Cambridge (Cambridge) (110.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Shelford and Stapleford (33.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham | 477 | 65.2 | -18% |
| Longstanton and Northstowe | 633 | 83.6 | +5% |
| Cambridge (Cambridge) | 16,922 | 110.5 | +39% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | -11% |
| Waterbeach | 294 | 51.3 | -35% |
| Great Shelford and Stapleford | 225 | 33.5 | -58% |
| Cambourne | 641 | 58.6 | -26% |
| Sawston | 312 | 41.6 | -48% |
Histon & Impington is the one area listed within Histon and Impington, with 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histon & Impington | Neighbourhood | 11,786 | 934 | 79.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Histon and 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 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 Hereward Close | 23 |
| On or near Moor Drove | 15 |
| On or near Merton Road | 14 |
| On or near Park Lane | 13 |
Of the 509 crimes in Histon and Impington with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 46.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Histon and Impington has an estimated population of 7,958 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Histon and Impington average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Histon and Impington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Histon and Impington a safe place to live?
Histon and Impington recorded 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 627th of the 1,390 towns 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 and Impington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Histon and Impington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Histon and Impington was up 15% on the year before: 631 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 547 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Histon and Impington?
About 7,958 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Histon and Impington?
Histon and 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.