Crime in St Neots Eynesbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,047 crimes were recorded in St Neots Eynesbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Neots Eynesbury at a glance
- Crime trends in St Neots Eynesbury
- Types of crime in St Neots Eynesbury
- St Neots Eynesbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Neots Eynesbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Neots Eynesbury
- Population and deprivation in St Neots Eynesbury
- Questions about crime in St Neots Eynesbury
- About this data
1,047 crimes were recorded in St Neots Eynesbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 402 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Neots Eynesbury has the 1,758th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Neots Eynesbury | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,047 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.4 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,706 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Neots Eynesbury was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,402 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,047). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,047 | 82.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,243 | 97.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,110 | 87.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,135 | 89.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,094 | 86.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,143 | 90.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,402 | 110.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,287 | 101.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,342 | 105.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Neots Eynesbury 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 drugs (+35%) and public order (+11%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-62%) and other theft (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 402 | 31.6 | 0.92 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 16.1 | 1.05 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 8.1 | 1.20 | -25% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -8% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +35% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.1 | 0.38 | -37% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -20% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.2 | 1.04 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 1.15 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -53% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Neots Eynesbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Neots Eynesbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Neots Eynesbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Neots Eynesbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Neots Eynesbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Neots Eynesbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Neots Eynesbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Neots Eynesbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Neots Eynesbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Neots Eynesbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Neots Eynesbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 12 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 62% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Neots Eynesbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Neots Eynesbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Neots Eynesbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Neots Eynesbury recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Neots Eynesbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Neots Eynesbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Neots Eynesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots Eatons | 679 | 60.3 | -27% |
| St Neots East | 398 | 84.6 | +3% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 454 | 46.4 | -44% |
| Great Paxton | 96 | 27.8 | -66% |
| Great Staughton | 170 | 46.2 | -44% |
| Buckden | 167 | 46.0 | -44% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 610 | 56.4 | -32% |
| Brampton | 582 | 56.7 | -31% |
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 Eynesbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near High Street | 64 |
| On or near Harvey Street | 63 |
| On or near Marshall Road | 38 |
| On or near Phoenix Square | 37 |
| On or near Cromwell Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Montagu Court | 24 |
| On or near Pepys Road | 23 |
| On or near South Street | 21 |
| On or near Bec Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Neots Eynesbury 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 | 320 | 30.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 8.2% |
| Local resolution | 72 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St Neots Eynesbury has an estimated population of 12,706. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Neots Eynesbury sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Neots Eynesbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is St Neots Eynesbury a safe place to live?
St Neots Eynesbury recorded 82.4 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 Eynesbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in St Neots Eynesbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Neots Eynesbury was down 16% on the year before: 1,047 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,243 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Neots Eynesbury?
St Neots Eynesbury 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 Eynesbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.