Crime in Huntingdon East: statistics, rates and trends
507 crimes were recorded in Huntingdon East in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Huntingdon East at a glance
- Crime trends in Huntingdon East
- Types of crime in Huntingdon East
- Huntingdon East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Huntingdon East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Huntingdon East
- Demographics of Huntingdon East
- Questions about crime in Huntingdon East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (202), anti-social behaviour (120) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,581st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Huntingdon East | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 507 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.9 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,324 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Huntingdon East peaked in the year to August 2019 (626 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (424). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 507 | 60.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 424 | 50.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 464 | 55.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 485 | 58.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 553 | 66.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 522 | 62.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 607 | 72.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 626 | 75.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 580 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (59% below) and public order (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 39 to 54 and violence and sexual offences rose from 154 to 202.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 24.3 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 14.4 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Huntingdon East; the highest is Huntingdon North (176.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hemingford Grey & Houghton (37.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huntingdon East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +189% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | -9% |
| The Stukeleys | 641 | 84.0 | +38% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 278 | 37.0 | -39% |
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | -4% |
| St Ives West | 148 | 49.2 | -19% |
| St Ives East | 314 | 47.0 | -23% |
| St Ives South | 680 | 88.8 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Huntingdon East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near St Clements Passage | 27 |
| On or near Wood Street | 22 |
| On or near Sapley Park | 21 |
| On or near Castle Hill Lane | 20 |
| On or near Primrose Lane | 15 |
| On or near West Street | 15 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 13 |
| On or near Ashton Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Castle Moat Road | 11 |
Of the 387 crimes in Huntingdon East with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Huntingdon East has an estimated population of 8,324 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), an older population (24%, against 19%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Huntingdon East average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Huntingdon East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Huntingdon East a safe place to live?
Huntingdon East recorded 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,581st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Huntingdon East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Huntingdon East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huntingdon East was up 20% on the year before: 507 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 424 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Huntingdon East?
About 8,324 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Huntingdon East?
Huntingdon East 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.