Crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton: statistics, rates and trends
278 crimes were recorded in Hemingford Grey & Houghton in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton at a glance
- Crime trends in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
- Types of crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
- Hemingford Grey & Houghton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
- Demographics of Hemingford Grey & Houghton
- Questions about crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), anti-social behaviour (60) and other theft (31) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,556th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hemingford Grey & Houghton | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 278 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.0 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,514 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton peaked in the year to August 2022 (477 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (266). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 278 | 37.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 286 | 38.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 333 | 44.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 364 | 48.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 477 | 63.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 330 | 43.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 281 | 37.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 286 | 38.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 266 | 35.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (71% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 91 to 75 and anti-social behaviour fell from 71 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 10.0 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hemingford Grey & Houghton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives West | 148 | 49.2 | +33% |
| St Ives South | 680 | 88.8 | +140% |
| St Ives East | 314 | 47.0 | +27% |
| Huntingdon East | 507 | 60.9 | +65% |
| Fenstanton | 244 | 47.0 | +27% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +376% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | +50% |
| The Stukeleys | 641 | 84.0 | +127% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Hemingford Grey & Houghton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ramsey Road” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ramsey Road | 59 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 12 |
| On or near Ruddles Lane | 12 |
| On or near Dunnock Way | 10 |
| On or near Laughton'S Lane | 10 |
| On or near Mill Street | 10 |
| On or near London Road | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Sadlers Way | 7 |
| On or near Old Pound Close | 6 |
Of the 218 crimes in Hemingford Grey & Houghton with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Hemingford Grey & Houghton has an estimated population of 7,514 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hemingford Grey & Houghton average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hemingford Grey & Houghton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hemingford Grey & Houghton a safe place to live?
Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,556th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton was down 3% on the year before: 278 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 286 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hemingford Grey & Houghton?
About 7,514 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hemingford Grey & Houghton?
Hemingford Grey & Houghton 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.