Crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots: statistics, rates and trends
610 crimes were recorded in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots at a glance
- Crime trends in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
- Types of crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
- Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
- What happened after crimes were reported in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
- Population and deprivation in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
- Questions about crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
- About this data
610 crimes were recorded in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots has the 2,767th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 610 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,820 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots was highest in the year to July 2026 (610 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (501). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 610 | 56.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 542 | 50.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 562 | 51.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 530 | 49.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 577 | 53.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 543 | 50.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 544 | 50.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 556 | 51.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 501 | 46.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+49%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in public order (-34%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 24.8 | 0.72 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 13.4 | 0.87 | +49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +18% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.5 | 0.39 | +4% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -26% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -21% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +125% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -70% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 9 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 up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon East | 500 | 60.1 | +7% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,167 | 176.6 | +213% |
| Brampton | 582 | 56.7 | +1% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 272 | 36.2 | -36% |
| Buckden | 167 | 46.0 | -18% |
| The Stukeleys | 629 | 82.4 | +46% |
| Fenstanton | 243 | 46.8 | -17% |
| St Ives West | 143 | 47.5 | -16% |
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 Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cohort Way | 49 |
| On or near A1307 | 25 |
| On or near Butcher Drive | 23 |
| On or near A1198 | 21 |
| On or near Brick Kilns | 20 |
| On or near Centurion Way | 20 |
| On or near Mowlands | 20 |
| On or near Park Lane | 17 |
| On or near The Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 145 | 23.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 12.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots has an estimated population of 10,820. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots a safe place to live?
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots going up or down?
Recorded crime in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots was up 13% on the year before: 610 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 542 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots?
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.