Crime Rate in Yaxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yaxley

The total recorded crimes in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yaxley crime rate of 6.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Yaxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Daimler Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Church Hill Close with total crimes: 5
  • Wykes Way with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Yaxley has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 6.50 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yaxley)CrimesRank (Yaxley)CrimesRank (Yaxley)
Huntingdon North263 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury148 21,279 21,025 2
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
St Neots East58 11291 19202 20
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

Yaxley 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202538
May 202529
April 202528
March 202528
February 202519
January 202519
December 202416
November 202429
October 202418
September 202421
August 202420

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 202510
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202517
April 202517
March 202526
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 202411
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Yaxley in July 2025

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

1. Daimler Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Church Hill Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Wykes Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Public order1
4. Hillcrest Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Birch Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Folly Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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