Crime Rate in Buckden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckden

The total recorded crimes in Buckden, Huntingdonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckden crime rate of 31.36 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 May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Buckden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Smith Drive 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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • 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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Buckden has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 31.36 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckden)CrimesRank (Buckden)CrimesRank (Buckden)
Huntingdon North277 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury101 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley82 5772 6817 3
Ramsey92 3995 3798 4
The Stukeleys77 7915 4605 8
St Neots Eatons91 4642 8765 5
St Ives South63 8800 5724 6
Brampton77 6703 7712 7
Sawtry36 15614 9569 9
St Neots East46 9291 19202 20
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton33 17493 14519 10
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots40 13610 10438 15
Kimbolton43 10320 17332 16
Hemingford Grey & Houghton36 14556 12491 11
Fenstanton33 16578 11472 12
Holywell-cum-Needingworth42 11477 15299 17
Huntingdon East42 12523 13467 13
Warboys28 18370 16464 14
St Ives East18 20295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley23 19289 20261 19
Alconbury15 21142 23152 23
Great Staughton14 23161 22158 22
Somersham7 25109 26149 24
Great Paxton5 26122 24101 26
St Ives West11 24112 25132 25

Buckden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

High Crime Locations Buckden in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Smith Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stirtloe Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hunts End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Perry Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Viking Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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