Crime in St Neots Eatons: statistics, rates and trends
668 crimes were recorded in St Neots Eatons in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Neots Eatons at a glance
- Crime trends in St Neots Eatons
- Types of crime in St Neots Eatons
- St Neots Eatons compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Neots Eatons
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Neots Eatons
- Demographics of St Neots Eatons
- Questions about crime in St Neots Eatons
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (220), anti-social behaviour (106) and shoplifting (79) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,641st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Neots Eatons | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 668 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.3 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,266 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Neots Eatons peaked in the year to August 2023 (785 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (610). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 668 | 59.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 646 | 57.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 630 | 55.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 785 | 69.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 675 | 59.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 610 | 54.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 681 | 60.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 698 | 62.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 763 | 67.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (57% below) and other theft (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 31 and criminal damage and arson rose from 41 to 50, while anti-social behaviour fell from 143 to 106 and shoplifting fell from 95 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 19.5 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 9.4 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 7.0 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 5.1 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.8 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 32 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Neots Eatons; the highest is St Neots East (86.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Paxton (30.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Neots Eatons |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots Eynesbury | 1,066 | 83.9 | +41% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 446 | 45.6 | -23% |
| St Neots East | 408 | 86.8 | +46% |
| Great Staughton | 172 | 46.8 | -21% |
| Great Paxton | 106 | 30.7 | -48% |
| Buckden | 163 | 44.9 | -24% |
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | -1% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in St Neots Eatons over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 57 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Prince Close | 32 |
| On or near Regent Close | 23 |
| On or near Viscount Court | 20 |
| On or near Knights Close | 17 |
| On or near Hathaway Close | 16 |
| On or near Earl Close | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near The Maltings | 15 |
Of the 562 crimes in St Neots Eatons with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 226 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
St Neots Eatons has an estimated population of 11,266 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Neots Eatons average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Neots Eatons | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Neots Eatons a safe place to live?
St Neots Eatons recorded 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,641st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Neots Eatons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in St Neots Eatons going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Neots Eatons was up 3% on the year before: 668 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 646 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Neots Eatons?
About 11,266 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Neots Eatons?
St Neots Eatons 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.