Crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire: statistics, rates and trends
163 crimes were recorded in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire
- Types of crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire
- Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire
- Demographics of Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire
- Questions about crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (34), violence and sexual offences (34) and other theft (24) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,148th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 163 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.9 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,477 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire peaked in the year to August 2019 (194 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (118). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 163 | 46.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 176 | 50.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 146 | 42.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 142 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 137 | 39.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 118 | 33.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 149 | 42.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 194 | 55.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 159 | 45.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
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 (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 41 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 9.8 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Other theft | 24 | 6.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 5.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire; the highest is Huntingdon North (176.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Buckden, Huntingdonshire (44.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Staughton | 172 | 46.8 | 0% |
| Buckden | 163 | 44.9 | -4% |
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | +25% |
| The Stukeleys | 641 | 84.0 | +79% |
| Sawtry | 438 | 59.8 | +28% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 446 | 45.6 | -3% |
| St Neots Eatons | 668 | 59.3 | +26% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +276% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Thrapston Road | 12 |
| On or near Church Lane | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near The Avenue | 8 |
| On or near High Street | 7 |
| On or near Hill Place | 7 |
| On or near Loop Road | 6 |
| On or near Main Street | 6 |
| On or near Park Lane | 6 |
Of the 129 crimes in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 48.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 40 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire has an estimated population of 3,477 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire a safe place to live?
Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,148th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 34 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (34).
Is crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire was down 7% on the year before: 163 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 176 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire?
About 3,477 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire?
Kimbolton, 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.