Crime Rate in Great Paxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Paxton

The total recorded crimes in Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Paxton crime rate of 123.01 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 Great Paxton, encompassing approximately 138 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Great Paxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sand Road with total crimes: 6
  • Luddington Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lannesbury Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Great Paxton?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Great Paxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 122 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Paxton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Paxton had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 101 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Paxton recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Great Paxton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Paxton has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 123.01 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Great Paxton crimes were 122. The crime rate of Great Paxton in 2024 was 882.78 (year) or 73.56 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Paxton were around 101 crimes with yearly crime rate of 730.82 (year) or 60.90 (month) ranking 26 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
Buckden13 23171 21165 21
Great Staughton12 24161 22158 22
St Ives West15 22112 25132 25
Alconbury10 26142 23152 23
Somersham10 25109 26149 24

Great Paxton 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 Anti-social behaviour 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Robbery showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Great Paxton in March 2025

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

1. Sand Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Luddington Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Lannesbury Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brookside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Crow Tree Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Gransden Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Field Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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