Crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire: statistics, rates and trends
172 crimes were recorded in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
- Questions about crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (101), anti-social behaviour (20) and other crime (10) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,152nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 172 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.8 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,677 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire peaked in the year to August 2019 (221 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (123). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 172 | 46.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 128 | 34.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 164 | 44.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 147 | 40.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 123 | 33.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 145 | 39.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 152 | 41.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 221 | 60.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 175 | 47.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 72 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 27.5 | 34.2 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.4 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire; the highest is St Neots East (86.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Buckden, Huntingdonshire (44.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckden | 163 | 44.9 | -4% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 446 | 45.6 | -3% |
| St Neots Eatons | 668 | 59.3 | +27% |
| St Neots Eynesbury | 1,066 | 83.9 | +79% |
| St Neots East | 408 | 86.8 | +85% |
| Kimbolton | 163 | 46.9 | 0% |
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | +25% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Roman Way” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roman Way | 81 |
| On or near Church Road | 9 |
| On or near The Town | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Vicarage Walk | 6 |
| On or near Perry Wood View | 5 |
| On or near Chichester Way | 4 |
| On or near The Green | 4 |
| On or near Cage Lane | 3 |
| On or near Crow Spinney Lane | 3 |
Of the 152 crimes in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 41 | 27.0% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 21.1% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 20.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 18.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire has an estimated population of 3,677 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.3%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (3.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire a safe place to live?
Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire recorded 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,152nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to August 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 34% on the year before: 172 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 128 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire?
About 3,677 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire?
Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire 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.