Crime Rate in Hemingford Grey & Houghton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton

The total recorded crimes in Hemingford Grey & Houghton, Huntingdonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemingford Grey & Houghton crime rate of 34.14 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 Hemingford Grey & Houghton, encompassing approximately 1,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hemingford Grey & Houghton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramsey Road with total crimes: 15
  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Dunnock Way with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hemingford Grey & Houghton?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Hemingford Grey & Houghton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 556 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hemingford Grey & Houghton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • In 2023, Hemingford Grey & Houghton had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 491 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hemingford Grey & Houghton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Huntingdonshire, Hemingford Grey & Houghton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hemingford Grey & Houghton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hemingford Grey & Houghton has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 34.14 ranking 14th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hemingford Grey & Houghton crimes were 556. The crime rate of Hemingford Grey & Houghton in 2024 was 527.21 (year) or 43.93 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hemingford Grey & Houghton were around 491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 465.58 (year) or 38.80 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hemingford Grey & Houghton)CrimesRank (Hemingford Grey & Houghton)CrimesRank (Hemingford Grey & Houghton)
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
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
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

Hemingford Grey & Houghton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202511
March 20257
February 202515
January 20259
December 20249
November 202413
October 20245
September 20249
August 202415
July 202413
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 202515
February 20252
January 202510
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20249

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
May 20244

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

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Hemingford Grey & Houghton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hemingford Grey & Houghton postcode area is presented below.

1. Ramsey Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
2. London Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Dunnock Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. The Rampleys (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clay Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Douglas Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Durham Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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