Crime Rate in Yaxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yaxley

The total recorded crimes in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yaxley crime rate of 7.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Yaxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space 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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • 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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Yaxley has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 7.02 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yaxley)CrimesRank (Yaxley)CrimesRank (Yaxley)
Huntingdon North277 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury101 21,279 21,025 2
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
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

Yaxley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202526
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 202411
September 202414
August 202412
July 20249
June 202422
May 202422

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202528
March 202528
February 202519
January 202519
December 202416
November 202429
October 202418
September 202421
August 202420
July 202418
June 202444
May 202428

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 202426
May 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Yaxley in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Birch Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Conquest Drove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oak Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Church Hill Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Middle Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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