Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Villa Place area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Histon & Impington , and the 119th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Villa Place (CB24 9PR) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 69.6% lower than the Histon & Impington average (72.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Villa Place (CB24 9PR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near New Road, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Villa Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Histon & Impington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chivers Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kay Hitch Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chivers Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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