Crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire: statistics, rates and trends
163 crimes were recorded in Buckden, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Buckden, Huntingdonshire
- Types of crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire
- Buckden, Huntingdonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buckden, Huntingdonshire
- Demographics of Buckden, Huntingdonshire
- Questions about crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (55), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,248th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Buckden, Huntingdonshire | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 163 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.9 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,630 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire peaked in the year to August 2023 (184 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (126). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 163 | 44.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 160 | 44.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 161 | 44.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 184 | 50.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 160 | 44.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 165 | 45.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 136 | 37.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 139 | 38.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 126 | 34.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 37 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 6.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Buckden, Huntingdonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckden, Huntingdonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | +30% |
| Great Staughton | 172 | 46.8 | +4% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | +24% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 446 | 45.6 | +2% |
| St Neots East | 408 | 86.8 | +93% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +292% |
| The Stukeleys | 641 | 84.0 | +87% |
| Huntingdon East | 507 | 60.9 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Buckden, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Smith Drive | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near George Lane | 10 |
| On or near Viking Way | 10 |
| On or near Hunts End | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Watersmead | 7 |
| On or near Cranfield Close | 6 |
| On or near Beaufort Drive | 5 |
Of the 134 crimes in Buckden, Huntingdonshire with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 50 | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Buckden, Huntingdonshire has an estimated population of 3,630 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Buckden, Huntingdonshire average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Buckden, Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Buckden, Huntingdonshire a safe place to live?
Buckden, Huntingdonshire recorded 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,248th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 55 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckden, Huntingdonshire was up 2% on the year before: 163 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 160 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Buckden, Huntingdonshire?
About 3,630 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Buckden, Huntingdonshire?
Buckden, Huntingdonshire is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.