Crime Rate in Great Paxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Paxton

The total recorded crimes in Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Paxton crime rate of 57.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Paxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashcroft with total crimes: 2
  • Sand Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cockrells with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • 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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Great Paxton has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 57.89 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Paxton)CrimesRank (Great Paxton)CrimesRank (Great Paxton)
Huntingdon North263 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury148 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley76 5772 6817 3
Ramsey70 6995 3798 4
The Stukeleys85 3915 4605 8
St Ives South81 4800 5724 6
St Neots Eatons65 7642 8765 5
Brampton59 10703 7712 7
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots60 8610 10438 15
Sawtry48 13614 9569 9
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton60 9493 14519 10
Hemingford Grey & Houghton47 14556 12491 11
Fenstanton57 12578 11472 12
St Neots East58 11291 19202 20
Huntingdon East37 17523 13467 13
Warboys43 15370 16464 14
Holywell-cum-Needingworth40 16477 15299 17
Kimbolton33 18320 17332 16
St Ives East23 20295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley29 19289 20261 19
Buckden12 24171 21165 21
Somersham19 21109 26149 24
Great Staughton8 26161 22158 22
St Ives West15 22112 25132 25
Alconbury14 23142 23152 23

Great Paxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
August 20241

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 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

High Crime Locations Great Paxton in July 2025

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

1. Ashcroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sand Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cockrells (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Harbins Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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