Crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire: statistics, rates and trends
244 crimes were recorded in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire
- Types of crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire
- Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire
- Demographics of Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire
- Questions about crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (112), anti-social behaviour (50) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,141st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 244 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.0 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,189 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (286 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (193). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 244 | 47.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 286 | 55.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 248 | 47.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 266 | 51.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 257 | 49.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 223 | 43.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 193 | 37.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 251 | 48.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 222 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (37% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 75 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire; the highest is Huntingdon North (176.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hemingford Grey & Houghton (37.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives South | 680 | 88.8 | +89% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 278 | 37.0 | -21% |
| St Ives West | 148 | 49.2 | +5% |
| St Ives East | 314 | 47.0 | 0% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | +18% |
| Huntingdon East | 507 | 60.9 | +30% |
| Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 369 | 46.4 | -1% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +274% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pitfield Close” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pitfield Close | 29 |
| On or near Gardener Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Huntingdon Road | 18 |
| On or near Crest Drive | 14 |
| On or near Grove Lane | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 12 |
| On or near Enderbys Wharf | 10 |
| On or near Apple Tree Close | 7 |
| On or near Scorney | 6 |
Of the 194 crimes in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 54.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 23.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 4.1% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire has an estimated population of 5,189 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire a safe place to live?
Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,141st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire was down 15% on the year before: 244 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 286 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire?
About 5,189 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire?
Fenstanton, 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.