Crime Rate in Huntingdonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Huntingdonshire

The total recorded crimes in Huntingdonshire, UK in February 2026 are around 1,035 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huntingdonshire crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Huntingdonshire, encompassing approximately 180,832 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (433) incidents (-6.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (187) incidents (-15.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (74) incidents (1.37% increase)
Huntingdonshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • A1307 with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

Huntingdonshire Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

How safe is Huntingdonshire?

To understand the safety of Huntingdonshire, we need to analyze Huntingdonshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Huntingdonshire has recorded 15,043 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 83.19 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 197 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,365 crimes with a crime rate of 73.91, ranking it 224 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Huntingdonshire reported a higher crime volume than the Cambridgeshire average, with 15,043 crimes compared to 13,092. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Huntingdonshire recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Huntingdonshire experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cambridgeshire average, with 13,365 crimes compared to 11,165. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Huntingdonshire recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Huntingdonshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Huntingdonshire Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Huntingdonshire has recorded 1,035 crimes with crime rate of 5.72 ranking 208th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2024, the total Huntingdonshire crimes were 15,043. The crime rate of Huntingdonshire in 2024 was 83.19 (year) or 6.93 (month) ranking it 197 danzarous in the UK. Huntingdonshire ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Huntingdonshire were around 13,365 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.91 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking 224 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Huntingdonshire

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
East Cambridgeshire423 56,222 55,241 5
South Cambridgeshire1,021 412,219 410,992 4
Fenland692 210,237 29,326 2
Cambridge1,316 121,737 116,901 1

Huntingdonshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 433 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 187 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (464 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (222 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 436 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 217 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (383 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (186 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (380 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (212 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (501 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (251 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (462 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (317 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 501 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 316 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (514 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (319 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (446 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (290 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (486 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (280 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (470 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (291 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 392 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5868 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 451.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 514 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026433
January 2026464
December 2025436
November 2025383
October 2025380
September 2025501
August 2025462
July 2025501
June 2025514
May 2025446
April 2025486
March 2025470
February 2025392

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20251
November 20252
October 202513
September 20256
August 20254
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 202510

A total of 1027 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202652
January 202651
December 202557
November 202591
October 202596
September 202575
August 202580
July 202569
June 2025115
May 2025105
April 202555
March 202595
February 202586

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20251
July 20255
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 245 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202613
December 202518
November 202519
October 202520
September 202532
August 202519
July 202519
June 202526
May 202516
April 202510
March 202525
February 202512

A total of 629 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202651
December 202545
November 202588
October 202588
September 202540
August 202532
July 202544
June 202544
May 202532
April 202553
March 202536
February 202528

A total of 586 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202647
December 202545
November 202541
October 202556
September 202549
August 202555
July 202539
June 202551
May 202544
April 202548
March 202545
February 202531

A total of 216 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202620
December 20258
November 20258
October 202529
September 202514
August 202512
July 202527
June 202527
May 202521
April 202513
March 202528
February 20254

A total of 3273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 251.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 319 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026187
January 2026222
December 2025217
November 2025186
October 2025212
September 2025251
August 2025317
July 2025316
June 2025319
May 2025290
April 2025280
March 2025291
February 2025185

A total of 869 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202641
January 202658
December 202538
November 202539
October 202577
September 202564
August 202565
July 202592
June 202591
May 202582
April 202579
March 202589
February 202554

A total of 900 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202655
January 202658
December 202572
November 202556
October 202599
September 202553
August 202575
July 2025101
June 202567
May 202580
April 202566
March 202566
February 202552

A total of 804 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202654
December 202576
November 202553
October 202590
September 202546
August 202570
July 202574
June 202568
May 202538
April 202567
March 202560
February 202560

A total of 485 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202630
December 202530
November 202555
October 202543
September 202534
August 202528
July 202540
June 202532
May 202548
April 202537
March 202541
February 202529

A total of 1351 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202674
January 202673
December 202595
November 202596
October 2025110
September 2025103
August 2025101
July 2025128
June 2025111
May 2025132
April 2025118
March 2025117
February 202593

High Crime Locations Huntingdonshire in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Huntingdonshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. A1307 (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour13
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1
5. Collinson Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Other crime3
6. Fenwick Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3

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