Crime Rate in Huntingdon East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Huntingdon East

The total recorded crimes in Huntingdon East, Huntingdonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huntingdon East crime rate of 2.80 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 Huntingdon East, encompassing approximately 15,002 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Huntingdon East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3
  • Waters Meet with total crimes: 2

How safe is Huntingdon East?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Huntingdon East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 523 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Huntingdon East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • In 2023, Huntingdon East had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 467 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Huntingdon East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Huntingdonshire, Huntingdon East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Huntingdon East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Huntingdon East has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Huntingdon East crimes were 523. The crime rate of Huntingdon East in 2024 was 34.86 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Huntingdon East were around 467 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.13 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Huntingdon East)CrimesRank (Huntingdon East)CrimesRank (Huntingdon East)
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
Holywell-cum-Needingworth42 11477 15299 17
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

Huntingdon East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
January 20251
November 20246
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20256
February 202514
January 202514
December 202415
November 202419
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411
July 202417
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20255
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 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
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Huntingdon East in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Wood Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Waters Meet (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Castle Moat Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Nightingale Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maryland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
7. Veasey Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castle Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. St Clements Passage (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Clements Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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