Crime in Great Paxton: statistics, rates and trends

96 crimes were recorded in Great Paxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 28 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Paxton has the 3,817th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Great Paxton was highest in the year to July 2024 (131 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (69). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 Great Paxton 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-48%).

Violence and sexual offences in Great Paxton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Paxton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Great Paxton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Paxton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Great Paxton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Paxton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Great Paxton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Paxton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Great Paxton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Paxton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Great Paxton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Paxton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Great Paxton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Paxton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Great Paxton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Paxton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Great Paxton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Paxton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Great Paxton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Paxton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Great Paxton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Paxton 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.

Great Paxton has an estimated population of 3,452. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Paxton sits in decile 8.5, 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 Great Paxton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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