Crime in St Neots East: statistics, rates and trends
408 crimes were recorded in St Neots East in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Neots East
- Questions about crime in St Neots East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (153), anti-social behaviour (98) and public order (30) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,611th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Neots East | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 408 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.8 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,702 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Neots East peaked in the year to August 2025 (436 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (262). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 408 | 86.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 436 | 92.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 291 | 61.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 311 | 66.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 336 | 71.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 262 | 55.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 71.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 398 | 84.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 332 | 70.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Neots East recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (50% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 84 to 98 and public order rose from 26 to 30, while criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 27 and violence and sexual offences fell from 188 to 153.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 32.5 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 20.8 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 30 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 4.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 4.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Neots East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Neots East |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 446 | 45.6 | -47% |
| St Neots Eynesbury | 1,066 | 83.9 | -3% |
| St Neots Eatons | 668 | 59.3 | -32% |
| Great Paxton | 106 | 30.7 | -65% |
| Buckden | 163 | 44.9 | -48% |
| Great Staughton | 172 | 46.8 | -46% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | -36% |
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in St Neots East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nuffield Road” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nuffield Road | 81 |
| On or near Station Square | 44 |
| On or near Ash Tree Lane | 33 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 22 |
| On or near Pelham Road | 18 |
| On or near School Drive | 15 |
| On or near Wilcox Drive | 15 |
| On or near Bret Road | 14 |
| On or near Belland Hill | 13 |
| On or near Wyre Crescent | 13 |
Of the 310 crimes in St Neots East with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 22.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
St Neots East has an estimated population of 4,702 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (3.8%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (5.8%, against 21.6%) and more children (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Neots East average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Neots East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 29.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Neots East a safe place to live?
St Neots East recorded 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,611th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in St Neots East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in St Neots East going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Neots East was down 6% on the year before: 408 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 436 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Neots East?
About 4,702 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Neots East?
St Neots 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.