171 crimes were recorded in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 37 reports (22% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire has the 3,059th highest crime rate.

MeasureKimbolton, HuntingdonshireHuntingdonshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202617112,9405,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents49.267.996.4
Change on previous 12 months+3%-1%-1%
Population3,477190,61958,797,018

Recorded crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (189 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (128). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202617149.296.4
Year to July 202516647.797.1
Year to July 202415043.197.7
Year to July 202314140.65.2
Year to July 202213538.8101.3
Year to July 202112836.8102.1
Year to July 202014742.3101.9
Year to July 201918954.4101.5
Year to July 201816046.0100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202611
June 202612
May 202615
April 202613
March 202612
February 20269
January 202617
December 202518
November 202516
October 202516
September 202515
August 202517

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-20%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Anti-social behaviour3710.60.69-3%
Violence and sexual offences339.50.28-11%
Other theft246.91.08+140%
Criminal damage and arson205.80.85+43%
Vehicle crime205.81.17-20%
Burglary92.60.73+0%
Possession of weapons82.32.37+167%
Drugs72.00.62+40%
Other crime61.70.82-14%
Public order51.40.22-69%
Shoplifting20.60.07+0%

Anti-social behaviour in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire
Great Staughton17046.2-6%
Buckden16746.0-6%
Brampton58256.7+15%
The Stukeleys62982.4+68%
Sawtry43359.1+20%
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton45446.4-6%
St Neots Eatons67960.3+23%
Huntingdon North2,167176.6+259%

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 Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Parking Area15
On or near Church Lane12
On or near Thrapston Road11
On or near Park/Open Space10
On or near High Street9
On or near The Avenue8
On or near Hill Place7
On or near Loop Road6
On or near Main Street6
On or near Park Lane6

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified6538.0%
Unable to prosecute suspect3922.8%
Not recorded3721.6%
Under investigation127.0%
Status update unavailable84.7%
Local resolution42.3%
Action to be taken by another organisation21.2%
Awaiting court outcome10.6%
Court result unavailable10.6%
Offender given a caution10.6%
Formal action is not in the public interest10.6%

Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire has an estimated population of 3,477. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureKimbolton, Huntingdonshire
Aged 0 to 1514.2%
Aged 16 to 6461.3%
Aged 65 and over24.4%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage79.2%
Social rented homes8.0%
Private rented homes12.9%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)7.5

Is Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire a safe place to live?

Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire recorded 49.2 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 Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire?

Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (33).

Is crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire going up or down?

Recorded crime in Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire was up 3% on the year before: 171 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 166 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire?

Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire 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 Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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