Crime in St Neots Eynesbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,066 crimes were recorded in St Neots Eynesbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Neots Eynesbury
- Questions about crime in St Neots Eynesbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (430), anti-social behaviour (195) and criminal damage and arson (100) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,713th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Neots Eynesbury | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,066 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.9 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,706 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Neots Eynesbury of any year here (1,066 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,066 | 83.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,244 | 97.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,121 | 88.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,118 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,104 | 86.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,103 | 86.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,428 | 112.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,291 | 101.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,329 | 104.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (66% below) and other theft (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 34 to 51, while shoplifting fell from 63 to 36 and other crime fell from 38 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 430 | 33.8 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 15.3 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.0 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -43% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Neots Eynesbury; 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 Eynesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots Eatons | 668 | 59.3 | -29% |
| St Neots East | 408 | 86.8 | +3% |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | 446 | 45.6 | -46% |
| Great Paxton | 106 | 30.7 | -63% |
| Great Staughton | 172 | 46.8 | -44% |
| Buckden | 163 | 44.9 | -46% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | -34% |
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in St Neots Eynesbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Harvey Street” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harvey Street | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near High Street | 60 |
| On or near Marshall Road | 38 |
| On or near Cromwell Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Phoenix Square | 34 |
| On or near Pepys Road | 30 |
| On or near Montagu Court | 26 |
| On or near South Street | 23 |
| On or near Bec Road | 20 |
Of the 871 crimes in St Neots Eynesbury with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 195 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 72 | 8.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
St Neots Eynesbury has an estimated population of 12,706 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Neots Eynesbury average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Neots Eynesbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Neots Eynesbury a safe place to live?
St Neots Eynesbury recorded 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,713th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Neots Eynesbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 430 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in St Neots Eynesbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Neots Eynesbury was down 14% on the year before: 1,066 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,244 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Neots Eynesbury?
About 12,706 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Neots Eynesbury?
St Neots Eynesbury 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.