Crime Rate in Fenstanton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fenstanton

The total recorded crimes in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenstanton crime rate of 38.98 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 Fenstanton, encompassing approximately 846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Fenstanton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pear Tree Close with total crimes: 6
  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 6
  • Low Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fenstanton?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Fenstanton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 578 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fenstanton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • In 2023, Fenstanton had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 472 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fenstanton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fenstanton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fenstanton has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 38.98 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Fenstanton crimes were 578. The crime rate of Fenstanton in 2024 was 682.81 (year) or 56.90 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fenstanton were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 557.59 (year) or 46.47 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fenstanton)CrimesRank (Fenstanton)CrimesRank (Fenstanton)
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
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
Buckden15 22171 21165 21
Alconbury15 21142 23152 23
Great Staughton14 23161 22158 22
Somersham7 25109 26149 24
Great Paxton5 26122 24101 26
St Ives West11 24112 25132 25

Fenstanton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202512
February 202510
January 202517
December 202412
November 202417
October 20249
September 202413
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
February 20256
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20245
August 202411
July 20244
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 202510

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202529
March 20259
February 202513
January 202519
December 202417
November 202412
October 202413
September 202414
August 202428
July 202415
June 202454
May 202418

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
February 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
October 20243
July 20246
June 202436

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
June 20242

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
July 20241
June 202418

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20243

High Crime Locations Fenstanton in May 2025

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

1. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Other theft3
2. Chequers Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Low Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Enderbys Wharf (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Crest Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Apple Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Huntingdon Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Honey Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Gardener Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Tythe Piece (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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