Crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire: statistics, rates and trends
170 crimes were recorded in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 32% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
- Types of crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
- Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
- Population and deprivation in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
- Questions about crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
- About this data
170 crimes were recorded in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 32% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 100 reports (59% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire has the 3,186th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 170 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +32% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,677 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (220 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (127). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 170 | 46.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 129 | 35.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 165 | 44.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 145 | 39.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 127 | 34.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 136 | 37.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 161 | 43.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 220 | 59.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 191 | 51.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Staughton, 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 27.2 | 0.79 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.4 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.7 | 1.29 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.2 | 0.32 | +167% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.2 | 0.34 | +100% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -22% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.4 | 0.20 | +67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 58.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckden | 167 | 46.0 | -0% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 454 | 46.4 | +0% |
| St Neots Eatons | 679 | 60.3 | +30% |
| St Neots Eynesbury | 1,047 | 82.4 | +78% |
| St Neots East | 398 | 84.6 | +83% |
| Kimbolton | 171 | 49.2 | +6% |
| Brampton | 582 | 56.7 | +23% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 610 | 56.4 | +22% |
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 Staughton, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roman Way | 79 |
| On or near Church Road | 10 |
| On or near The Town | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Chichester Way | 5 |
| On or near Perry Wood View | 5 |
| On or near Vicarage Walk | 5 |
| On or near The Green | 4 |
| On or near Cage Lane | 3 |
| On or near Pound Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Staughton, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 25.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 19.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 14.1% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 11.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire has an estimated population of 3,677. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire a safe place to live?
Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 46.2 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 Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (20).
Is crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire was up 32% on the year before: 170 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 129 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire?
Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire 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 Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.