Crime Rate in St Neots East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Neots East

The total recorded crimes in St Neots East, Huntingdonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Neots East crime rate of 9.65 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 St Neots East, encompassing approximately 4,768 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
St Neots East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilcox Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Pelham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Nuffield Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is St Neots East?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, St Neots East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 291 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Neots East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • In 2023, St Neots East had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 202 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Neots East recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Neots East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Neots East has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 9.65 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total St Neots East crimes were 291. The crime rate of St Neots East in 2024 was 61.03 (year) or 5.09 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Neots East were around 202 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.36 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Neots East)CrimesRank (St Neots East)CrimesRank (St Neots 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 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
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

St Neots East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202516
February 202514
January 20259
December 202412
November 202416
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 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
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Neots East in May 2025

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

1. Wilcox Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order1
2. Pelham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Nuffield Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Station Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Oliver Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Achurch Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. The Range (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Embry Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Gorham Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Briar Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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