Crime Rate in Buckden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckden

The total recorded crimes in Buckden, Huntingdonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckden crime rate of 27.18 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 Buckden, encompassing approximately 478 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Buckden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taylors Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Cranfield Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Buckden?

To understand the safety of Buckden, we need to analyze Buckden crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Buckden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 171 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buckden recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Buckden had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 165 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buckden recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Huntingdonshire, Buckden has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Buckden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Buckden has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 27.18 ranking 23th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buckden crimes were 171. The crime rate of Buckden in 2024 was 357.52 (year) or 29.79 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckden were around 165 crimes with yearly crime rate of 344.97 (year) or 28.75 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Huntingdonshire)CrimesRank (Huntingdonshire)CrimesRank (Huntingdonshire)
Huntingdon North333 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury99 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley71 4772 6817 3
Ramsey64 6995 3798 4
The Stukeleys77 3915 4605 8
St Neots Eatons61 9642 8765 5
St Ives South56 11800 5724 6
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots66 5610 10438 15
Brampton57 10703 7712 7
Sawtry63 7614 9569 9
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton62 8493 14519 10
Hemingford Grey & Houghton43 12556 12491 11
Fenstanton41 13578 11472 12
Huntingdon East22 19523 13467 13
Warboys38 15370 16464 14
Holywell-cum-Needingworth40 14477 15299 17
Kimbolton30 17320 17332 16
St Neots East35 16291 19202 20
St Ives East22 18295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley16 21289 20261 19
Great Paxton17 20122 24101 26
Great Staughton12 24161 22158 22
St Ives West15 22112 25132 25
Alconbury10 26142 23152 23
Somersham10 25109 26149 24

Buckden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Buckden in March 2025

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

1. Taylors Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cranfield Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
4. Hunts End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. George Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Lees Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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