Crime Rate in Huntingdonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Huntingdonshire

The total recorded crimes in Huntingdonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 1,373 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huntingdonshire crime rate of 7.59 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (470) incidents (19.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (291) incidents (57.30% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (117) incidents (25.81% increase)
Huntingdonshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Kings Ripton Road with total crimes: 21
  • Howell Drive with total crimes: 18

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 (333 crimes), and the safest, Alconbury (10 crimes), is 323 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Huntingdonshire.

Similarly, the area of Huntingdon Sapley & Oxmoor (217 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Huntingdon Hartford (7 crimes), with a difference of 210 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Huntingdonshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Huntingdon North333
St Neots Eynesbury99
The Stukeleys77
Yaxley71
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots66

Safest Wards:

St Ives West15
Buckden13
Great Staughton12
Somersham10
Alconbury10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Huntingdon Sapley & Oxmoor217
Huntingdon Central & West191
St Neots Priory Park87
Brampton, the Stukeleys and the Alconburys80
Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton74

Safest Areas:

Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth32
Warboys & Bury25
St Neots Eaton Ford22
Stilton, Elton & Folksworth16
Huntingdon Hartford7

Huntingdonshire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Huntingdonshire has recorded 1,373 crimes with crime rate of 7.59 ranking 8965th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
Cambridge1,714 621,737 116,901 1
East Cambridgeshire493 56,222 55,241 5
South Cambridgeshire961 412,219 410,992 4
Fenland825 210,237 29,326 2

Huntingdonshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 242 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (880 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (496 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 456.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 880 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025470
February 2025392
January 2025426
December 2024382
November 2024395
October 2024372
September 2024412
August 2024399
July 2024436
June 2024880

A total of 201 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202512
January 202520
December 202417
November 202411
October 202412
September 202419
August 202413
July 202418
June 202454

A total of 691 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202589
February 202554
January 202549
December 202436
November 202449
October 202463
September 202472
August 202473
July 202460
June 2024146

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
October 20244
September 202421
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244

A total of 918 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202595
February 202586
January 2025105
December 202471
November 202469
October 2024107
September 202451
August 202471
July 202487
June 2024176

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20254
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 612 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202560
January 202547
December 202458
November 202446
October 202465
September 202456
August 202456
July 202462
June 2024102

A total of 2487 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 248.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 496 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025291
February 2025185
January 2025207
December 2024167
November 2024230
October 2024218
September 2024202
August 2024249
July 2024242
June 2024496

A total of 173 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 20254
January 202510
December 202414
November 202411
October 202418
September 202422
August 202424
July 202424
June 202418

A total of 503 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202531
January 202542
December 202446
November 202452
October 202445
September 202450
August 202440
July 202436
June 2024116

A total of 1097 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 109.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025117
February 202593
January 2025103
December 202485
November 202492
October 202492
September 202493
August 202491
July 2024111
June 2024220

A total of 401 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202528
January 202542
December 202427
November 202438
October 202422
September 202428
August 202432
July 202452
June 202496

A total of 378 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202529
January 202533
December 202434
November 202429
October 202439
September 202434
August 202430
July 202435
June 202474

A total of 830 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202552
January 202555
December 202453
November 202489
October 202488
September 202485
August 202490
July 202480
June 2024172

High Crime Locations Huntingdonshire in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Kings Ripton Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order3
Bicycle theft3
3. Howell Drive (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Essex Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
6. Robertson Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.