Crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire: statistics, rates and trends

243 crimes were recorded in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 117 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire has the 3,154th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (296 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (199). Over the whole period it rose 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in other theft (-64%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 81% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire has an estimated population of 5,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.