Crime in St Neots Eatons: statistics, rates and trends
679 crimes were recorded in St Neots Eatons in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Neots Eatons
- Questions about crime in St Neots Eatons
- About this data
679 crimes were recorded in St Neots Eatons in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Neots Eatons has the 2,588th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Neots Eatons | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 679 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,266 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Neots Eatons was highest in the year to July 2023 (775 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (594). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 679 | 60.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 638 | 56.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 655 | 58.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 775 | 68.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 681 | 60.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 594 | 52.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 676 | 60.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 731 | 64.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 754 | 66.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Neots Eatons 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+52%) and other theft (+30%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-25%) and shoplifting (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 20.0 | 0.58 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 9.4 | 0.61 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 7.0 | 0.85 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.1 | 1.05 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +21% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +30% |
| Public order | 33 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +18% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +52% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +67% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +150% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Neots Eatons
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Neots Eatons recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Neots Eatons
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Neots Eatons recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Neots Eatons
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Neots Eatons recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Neots Eatons
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Neots Eatons recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Neots Eatons
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Neots Eatons recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Neots Eatons
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Neots Eatons recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Neots Eatons
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Neots Eatons recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Neots Eatons
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Neots Eatons recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Neots Eatons
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Neots Eatons recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Neots Eatons
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Neots Eatons recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Neots Eatons
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Neots Eatons recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Neots Eatons
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Neots Eatons recorded 4 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Neots Eatons
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Neots Eatons recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Neots Eatons
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Neots Eatons recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Neots Eatons, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Neots Eatons.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Neots Eatons |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots Eynesbury | 1,047 | 82.4 | +37% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 454 | 46.4 | -23% |
| St Neots East | 398 | 84.6 | +40% |
| Great Staughton | 170 | 46.2 | -23% |
| Great Paxton | 96 | 27.8 | -54% |
| Buckden | 167 | 46.0 | -24% |
| Brampton | 582 | 56.7 | -6% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 610 | 56.4 | -6% |
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 Eatons over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
| On or near Prince Close | 32 |
| On or near Regent Close | 22 |
| On or near Viscount Court | 20 |
| On or near Hathaway Close | 19 |
| On or near Knights Close | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Earl Close | 14 |
| On or near The Maltings | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Neots Eatons 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 | 217 | 32.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 211 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St Neots Eatons has an estimated population of 11,266. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Neots Eatons sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Neots Eatons |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is St Neots Eatons a safe place to live?
St Neots Eatons recorded 60.3 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 St Neots Eatons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 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 6% on the year before: 679 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 638 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Neots Eatons?
St Neots Eatons 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 Eatons. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.