Crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton: statistics, rates and trends
272 crimes were recorded in Hemingford Grey & Houghton in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
- Questions about crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
- About this data
272 crimes were recorded in Hemingford Grey & Houghton in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 72 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hemingford Grey & Houghton has the 3,587th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hemingford Grey & Houghton | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 272 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.2 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,514 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton was highest in the year to July 2022 (493 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (258). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 272 | 36.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 288 | 38.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 328 | 43.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 389 | 51.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 493 | 65.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 291 | 38.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 298 | 39.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 274 | 36.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 258 | 34.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hemingford Grey & Houghton 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+55%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-22%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 9.6 | 0.28 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 7.9 | 0.51 | -14% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -22% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.6 | 1.02 | +50% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.1 | 0.32 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -28% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.65 | +300% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.03 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hemingford Grey & Houghton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hemingford Grey & Houghton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives West | 143 | 47.5 | +31% |
| St Ives South | 661 | 86.3 | +138% |
| St Ives East | 325 | 48.6 | +34% |
| Huntingdon East | 500 | 60.1 | +66% |
| Fenstanton | 243 | 46.8 | +29% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,167 | 176.6 | +388% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 610 | 56.4 | +56% |
| The Stukeleys | 629 | 82.4 | +128% |
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 Hemingford Grey & Houghton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ramsey Road | 56 |
| On or near Ruddles Lane | 12 |
| On or near Dunnock Way | 11 |
| On or near Laughton'S Lane | 11 |
| On or near Mill Street | 11 |
| On or near London Road | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Old Pound Close | 6 |
| On or near Sadlers Way | 6 |
| On or near The Apple Orchard | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hemingford Grey & Houghton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 29.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Hemingford Grey & Houghton has an estimated population of 7,514. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hemingford Grey & Houghton sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Hemingford Grey & Houghton a safe place to live?
Hemingford Grey & Houghton recorded 36.2 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 Hemingford Grey & Houghton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hemingford Grey & Houghton was down 6% on the year before: 272 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 288 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hemingford Grey & Houghton?
Hemingford Grey & Houghton 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 Hemingford Grey & Houghton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.