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 July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Neots East crime rate of 12.16 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 St Neots East, encompassing approximately 4,768 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
St Neots East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilcox Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Ash Tree Lane 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 July 2025 the St Neots East has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 12.16 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Neots East)CrimesRank (St Neots East)CrimesRank (St Neots East)
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
Huntingdon East37 17523 13467 13
Warboys43 15370 16464 14
Holywell-cum-Needingworth40 16477 15299 17
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

St Neots East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202520
May 202517
April 202519
March 202516
February 202514
January 20259
December 202412
November 202416
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202515
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 20254
April 202513
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252
September 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

1. Wilcox Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Ash Tree Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Nuffield Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Robbery1
4. Station Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Furrowfields (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. School Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Great High Ground (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. The Warren (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Pattison Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

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