Crime Rate in Holywell-cum-Needingworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell-cum-Needingworth

The total recorded crimes in Holywell-cum-Needingworth, Huntingdonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell-cum-Needingworth crime rate of 33.16 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 Holywell-cum-Needingworth, encompassing approximately 1,266 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Holywell-cum-Needingworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Needingworth Road with total crimes: 13
  • Sunrise Meadow with total crimes: 3
  • Egret Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Holywell-cum-Needingworth?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Holywell-cum-Needingworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 477 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Holywell-cum-Needingworth recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • In 2023, Holywell-cum-Needingworth had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 299 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Holywell-cum-Needingworth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Huntingdonshire, Holywell-cum-Needingworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Holywell-cum-Needingworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Holywell-cum-Needingworth has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 33.16 ranking 11th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Holywell-cum-Needingworth crimes were 477. The crime rate of Holywell-cum-Needingworth in 2024 was 376.60 (year) or 31.38 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holywell-cum-Needingworth were around 299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 236.07 (year) or 19.67 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywell-cum-Needingworth)CrimesRank (Holywell-cum-Needingworth)CrimesRank (Holywell-cum-Needingworth)
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
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

Holywell-cum-Needingworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 202413
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 202423
November 202423
October 202433
September 202426
August 202421
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Holywell-cum-Needingworth in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Holywell-cum-Needingworth postcode area is presented below.

1. Needingworth Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Other theft1
2. Sunrise Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Egret Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Wheatley Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Mill Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Meadow Drove (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
7. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bridge End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Colne Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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