Elmstead vs Impington — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Elmstead

CO7 · Essex

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Shoplifting2
  • Public order2

Impington

CB4 · Cambridgeshire

397

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences133
  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Shoplifting40

Elmstead has less crime — 9 vs 397 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Impington recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in April 2026 — 397 incidents compared to 9, a 44.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Impington has more Anti-social behaviour (66). 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 April 2026 Police data, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 9 vs 397 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Public order while Impington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 397).

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