Elmstead vs Impington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Elmstead

CO7 · Essex

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Shoplifting1

Impington

CB4 · Cambridgeshire

369

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Shoplifting64
  • Anti-social behaviour56

Elmstead has less crime — 3 vs 369 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Impington recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in February 2026 — 369 incidents compared to 3, a 123.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Impington records significantly more (97 vs 2 incidents). Elmstead is below the national average while Impington is above, making Elmstead the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elmstead or Impington safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 3 vs 369 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Elmstead and Impington?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Elmstead recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 97 in Impington. Overall, Elmstead had fewer total crimes (3 vs 369).

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