Crime in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire: statistics, rates and trends
874 crimes were recorded in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.3 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 Ramsey, Huntingdonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire
- Types of crime in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire
- Ramsey, Huntingdonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire
- Demographics of Ramsey, Huntingdonshire
- Questions about crime in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (385), anti-social behaviour (151) and criminal damage and arson (71) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,010th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ramsey, Huntingdonshire | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 874 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.3 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,612 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (944 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (559). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 56%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 874 | 75.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 944 | 81.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 885 | 76.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 779 | 67.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 604 | 52.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 678 | 58.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 687 | 59.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 585 | 50.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 559 | 48.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ramsey, Huntingdonshire recorded notably more other crime (47% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below) and vehicle crime (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 24 to 34 and vehicle crime rose from 22 to 30, while other theft fell from 61 to 43 and criminal damage and arson fell from 96 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 385 | 33.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 13.0 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 2.9 | 8.5 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.6 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ramsey, Huntingdonshire; the highest is The Stukeleys (84.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Warboys, Huntingdonshire (46.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ramsey, Huntingdonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warboys | 380 | 46.4 | -38% |
| Somersham | 147 | 48.3 | -36% |
| Sawtry | 438 | 59.8 | -21% |
| Yaxley | 806 | 70.0 | -7% |
| The Stukeleys | 641 | 84.0 | +12% |
| St Ives East | 314 | 47.0 | -38% |
| Huntingdon East | 507 | 60.9 | -19% |
| St Ives West | 148 | 49.2 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canberra Court” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canberra Court | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Great Whyte | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Ugg Mere Court Road | 28 |
| On or near Raymon Road | 26 |
| On or near Queen Mary Close | 25 |
| On or near Milton Close | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 22 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 22 |
Of the 723 crimes in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 348 | 48.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Ramsey, Huntingdonshire has an estimated population of 11,612 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ramsey, Huntingdonshire average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ramsey, Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ramsey, Huntingdonshire a safe place to live?
Ramsey, Huntingdonshire recorded 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,010th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 385 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire was down 7% on the year before: 874 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 944 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ramsey, Huntingdonshire?
About 11,612 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ramsey, Huntingdonshire?
Ramsey, 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.