Crime Rate in Yaxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yaxley

The total recorded crimes in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yaxley crime rate of 6.07 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 Yaxley, encompassing approximately 11,688 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Yaxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Hill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Allard Close with total crimes: 4
  • Birch Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Yaxley?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Yaxley reported a higher crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 772 crimes compared to 579. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Yaxley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Yaxley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 817 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Yaxley witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Huntingdonshire, Yaxley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Yaxley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Yaxley has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 6.07 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Yaxley crimes were 772. The crime rate of Yaxley in 2024 was 66.05 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yaxley were around 817 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.90 (year) or 5.82 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Holywell-cum-Needingworth40 14477 15299 17
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

Yaxley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 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 (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 202411
September 202414
August 202412
July 20249
June 202422
May 202422
April 20244

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202519
January 202519
December 202416
November 202429
October 202418
September 202421
August 202420
July 202418
June 202444
May 202428
April 202420

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 202426
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Yaxley in March 2025

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

1. Church Hill Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Allard Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Birch Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Whitney Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. St Mary'S Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Litchfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. George Alcock Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Badger Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Landsdowne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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