Crime in Great Paxton: statistics, rates and trends
106 crimes were recorded in Great Paxton in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Great Paxton at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Paxton
- Types of crime in Great Paxton
- Great Paxton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Paxton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Paxton
- Demographics of Great Paxton
- Questions about crime in Great Paxton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (28), burglary (19) and anti-social behaviour (15) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,750th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Great Paxton | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 106 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.7 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,452 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Paxton peaked in the year to August 2025 (129 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (66). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 106 | 30.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 129 | 37.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 120 | 34.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 97 | 28.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 66 | 19.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 91 | 26.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 73 | 21.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 70 | 20.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 84 | 24.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (76% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 55 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 8.1 | 34.2 | -49% |
| Burglary | 19 | 5.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Great Paxton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Paxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots East | 408 | 86.8 | +183% |
| St Neots Eynesbury | 1,066 | 83.9 | +173% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 446 | 45.6 | +49% |
| St Neots Eatons | 668 | 59.3 | +93% |
| Buckden | 163 | 44.9 | +46% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | +81% |
| Fenstanton | 244 | 47.0 | +53% |
| Great Staughton | 172 | 46.8 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Great Paxton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sand Road” (8).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sand Road | 8 |
| On or near Hardwicke Lane | 7 |
| On or near Brookside | 5 |
| On or near Lannesbury Crescent | 5 |
| On or near Field Close | 4 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 4 |
| On or near Paddock Close | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area | 4 |
| On or near Waresley Road | 4 |
| On or near Drewels Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 91 crimes in Great Paxton with one. The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 35 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
Great Paxton has an estimated population of 3,452 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (3.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10.0%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Paxton average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Paxton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 3.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Paxton a safe place to live?
Great Paxton recorded 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,750th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Paxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 28 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (19).
Is crime in Great Paxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Paxton was down 18% on the year before: 106 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 129 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Paxton?
About 3,452 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Paxton?
Great Paxton 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.