Crime Rate in Huntingdonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Huntingdonshire

The total recorded crimes in Huntingdonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,458 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huntingdonshire crime rate of 8.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (501) incidents (-2.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (316) incidents (-0.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (128) incidents (15.32% increase)
Huntingdonshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • A1307 with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Huntingdon North (263 crimes), and the safest, Great Staughton (8 crimes), is 255 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Huntingdonshire.

Similarly, the area of Huntingdon Central & West (190 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Huntingdon Hartford (7 crimes), with a difference of 183 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Huntingdonshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Huntingdon North263
St Neots Eynesbury148
The Stukeleys85
St Ives South81
Yaxley76

Safest Wards:

St Ives West15
Alconbury14
Buckden12
Great Paxton8
Great Staughton8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Huntingdon Central & West190
Huntingdon Sapley & Oxmoor171
St Neots Priory Park98
Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton87
Little Paxton, Love's Farm & Great Gransden86

Safest Areas:

Warboys & Bury31
Stilton, Elton & Folksworth29
Buckden & Perry21
St Neots Eaton Ford21
Huntingdon Hartford7

Huntingdonshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Huntingdonshire has recorded 1,458 crimes with crime rate of 8.06 ranking 183th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
East Cambridgeshire460 56,222 55,241 5
South Cambridgeshire1,098 412,219 410,992 4
Fenland926 210,237 29,326 2
Cambridge1,842 121,737 116,901 1

Huntingdonshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (426 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (207 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 382 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 167 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (395 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (230 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (372 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (218 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (412 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (202 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (399 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (249 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 999 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 2025115
May 2025105
April 202555
March 202595
February 202586
January 2025105
December 202471
November 202469
October 2024107
September 202451
August 202471

A total of 695 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202568
May 202538
April 202567
March 202560
February 202560
January 202547
December 202458
November 202446
October 202465
September 202456
August 202456

A total of 426 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202544
May 202532
April 202553
March 202536
February 202528
January 202542
December 202427
November 202438
October 202422
September 202428
August 202432

A total of 892 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 202567
May 202580
April 202566
March 202566
February 202552
January 202555
December 202453
November 202489
October 202488
September 202485
August 202490

A total of 426 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202532
May 202548
April 202537
March 202541
February 202529
January 202533
December 202434
November 202429
October 202439
September 202434
August 202430

A total of 200 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202526
May 202516
April 202510
March 202525
February 202512
January 202520
December 202417
November 202411
October 202412
September 202419
August 202413

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
October 20244
September 202421
August 20246

A total of 2954 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 246.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 319 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025316
June 2025319
May 2025290
April 2025280
March 2025291
February 2025185
January 2025207
December 2024167
November 2024230
October 2024218
September 2024202
August 2024249

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 202510
January 20254
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 533 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202551
May 202544
April 202548
March 202545
February 202531
January 202542
December 202446
November 202452
October 202445
September 202450
August 202440

A total of 829 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202591
May 202582
April 202579
March 202589
February 202554
January 202549
December 202436
November 202449
October 202463
September 202472
August 202473

A total of 219 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202527
May 202521
April 202513
March 202528
February 20254
January 202510
December 202414
November 202411
October 202418
September 202422
August 202424

A total of 5195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 432.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 514 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025501
June 2025514
May 2025446
April 2025486
March 2025470
February 2025392
January 2025426
December 2024382
November 2024395
October 2024372
September 2024412
August 2024399

A total of 1255 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025111
May 2025132
April 2025118
March 2025117
February 202593
January 2025103
December 202485
November 202492
October 202492
September 202493
August 202491

High Crime Locations Huntingdonshire in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft6
Shoplifting3
Robbery3
2. A1307 (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour20
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Robertson Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Howell Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting3
6. Rookery Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6

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