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 March 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Holywell-cum-Needingworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Needingworth Road with total crimes: 9
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Holywell-cum-Needingworth has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 31.58 ranking 14th 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.

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
Kimbolton30 17320 17332 16
St Neots East35 16291 19202 20
St Ives East22 18295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley16 21289 20261 19
Great Paxton17 20122 24101 26
Buckden13 23171 21165 21
Great Staughton12 24161 22158 22
St Ives West15 22112 25132 25
Alconbury10 26142 23152 23
Somersham10 25109 26149 24

Holywell-cum-Needingworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 202423
November 202423
October 202433
September 202426
August 202421
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
August 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 202413
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 202418

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Holywell-cum-Needingworth in March 2025

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

1. Needingworth Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
2. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. The Paddock (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Nobles Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ibbott Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Ives Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sunrise Meadow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ravenscourt (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Marina Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. School Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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