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 July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell-cum-Needingworth crime rate of 31.58 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Holywell-cum-Needingworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Needingworth Road with total crimes: 11
  • Bridge End with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Lane 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 July 2025 the Holywell-cum-Needingworth has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 31.58 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywell-cum-Needingworth)CrimesRank (Holywell-cum-Needingworth)CrimesRank (Holywell-cum-Needingworth)
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
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 Paxton8 25122 24101 26

Holywell-cum-Needingworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202512
April 202517
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
August 20247

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Needingworth Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
2. Bridge End (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Sunrise Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Wood End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ibbott Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. B1086 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Egret Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Meadow Drove (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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