Crime in St Neots East: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in St Neots East in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Neots East at a glance
- Crime trends in St Neots East
- Types of crime in St Neots East
- St Neots East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Neots East
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Neots East
- Population and deprivation in St Neots East
- Questions about crime in St Neots East
- About this data
398 crimes were recorded in St Neots East in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 156 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Neots East has the 1,670th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Neots East | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 398 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.6 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,702 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Neots East was highest in the year to July 2025 (425 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (285). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 398 | 84.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 425 | 90.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 304 | 64.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 296 | 63.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 332 | 70.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 285 | 60.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 317 | 67.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 410 | 87.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 320 | 68.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Neots East 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 anti-social behaviour, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+14%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-50%) and violence and sexual offences (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 33.2 | 0.97 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 20.2 | 1.32 | +14% |
| Public order | 25 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +92% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.1 | 0.75 | -50% |
| Other crime | 16 | 3.4 | 1.61 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -6% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.8 | 0.85 | +117% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -31% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.1 | 0.33 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.9 | 1.03 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Neots East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Neots East recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Neots East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Neots East recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Neots East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Neots East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Neots East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Neots East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Neots East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Neots East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Neots East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Neots East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Neots East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Neots East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Neots East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Neots East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Neots East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Neots East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Neots East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Neots East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Neots East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Neots East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Neots East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Neots East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Neots East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Neots East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Neots East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Neots East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Neots East |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 454 | 46.4 | -45% |
| St Neots Eynesbury | 1,047 | 82.4 | -3% |
| St Neots Eatons | 679 | 60.3 | -29% |
| Great Paxton | 96 | 27.8 | -67% |
| Buckden | 167 | 46.0 | -46% |
| Great Staughton | 170 | 46.2 | -45% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 610 | 56.4 | -33% |
| Brampton | 582 | 56.7 | -33% |
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 St Neots East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nuffield Road | 74 |
| On or near Station Square | 48 |
| On or near Ash Tree Lane | 28 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 25 |
| On or near Pelham Road | 17 |
| On or near School Drive | 17 |
| On or near Bargroves Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Wilcox Drive | 13 |
| On or near Belland Hill | 11 |
| On or near Bret Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Neots East 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 35.2% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 23.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 10.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
St Neots East has an estimated population of 4,702. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Neots East sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Neots East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 29.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.0% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is St Neots East a safe place to live?
St Neots East recorded 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 St Neots East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in St Neots East going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Neots East was down 6% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 425 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Neots East?
St Neots East 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 St Neots East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.