Crime in Longstanton and Northstowe: statistics, rates and trends
633 crimes were recorded in Longstanton and Northstowe in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 58% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longstanton and Northstowe at a glance
- Crime trends in Longstanton and Northstowe
- Types of crime in Longstanton and Northstowe
- Longstanton and Northstowe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Longstanton and Northstowe
- Streets with the most crime in Longstanton and Northstowe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longstanton and Northstowe
- Demographics of Longstanton and Northstowe
- Questions about crime in Longstanton and Northstowe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (192), anti-social behaviour (160) and criminal damage and arson (70) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 556th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Longstanton and Northstowe | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 633 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +58% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 7,572 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Longstanton and Northstowe of any year here (633 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 258%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 633 | 83.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 401 | 53.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 407 | 53.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 426 | 56.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 396 | 52.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 299 | 39.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 343 | 45.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 224 | 29.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 177 | 23.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longstanton and Northstowe recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.5 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (38% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (37% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (43% below) and public order (41% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 70 and anti-social behaviour rose from 78 to 160.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 25.4 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 21.1 | 15.4 | +105% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +106% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 5.2 | 5.0 | +95% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 30 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 2.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Longstanton and Northstowe; the highest is Cambridge (Cambridge) (110.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Waterbeach (51.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longstanton and Northstowe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | -15% |
| Cottenham | 477 | 65.2 | -22% |
| Histon and Impington | 631 | 79.3 | -5% |
| Waterbeach | 294 | 51.3 | -39% |
| St Ives (Huntingdonshire) | 1,142 | 65.8 | -21% |
| Cambridge (Cambridge) | 16,922 | 110.5 | +32% |
| Cambourne | 641 | 58.6 | -30% |
| Godmanchester | 552 | 60.6 | -27% |
Longstanton is the one area listed within Longstanton and Northstowe, with 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longstanton | Neighbourhood | 9,074 | 704 | 77.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Longstanton and Northstowe 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 473 crimes in Longstanton and Northstowe 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 160 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 203 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Longstanton and Northstowe has an estimated population of 7,572 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), a younger population (7.7%, against 18.9%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longstanton and Northstowe average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Longstanton and Northstowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longstanton and Northstowe a safe place to live?
Longstanton and Northstowe recorded 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 556th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Longstanton and Northstowe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Longstanton and Northstowe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longstanton and Northstowe was up 58% on the year before: 633 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 401 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longstanton and Northstowe?
About 7,572 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longstanton and Northstowe?
Longstanton and Northstowe 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.