Crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley: statistics, rates and trends
352 crimes were recorded in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley at a glance
- Crime trends in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
- Types of crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
- Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
- Population and deprivation in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
- Questions about crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
- About this data
352 crimes were recorded in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 114 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley has the 2,627th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 352 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.3 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,935 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley was highest in the year to July 2018 (524 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (248). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 352 | 59.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 287 | 48.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 248 | 41.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 271 | 45.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 443 | 74.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 426 | 71.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 448 | 75.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 524 | 88.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 524 | 88.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley 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 violence and sexual offences (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+25%). The largest falls were in burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 19.2 | 0.56 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 12.5 | 0.81 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.6 | 1.12 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 5.4 | 1.09 | +3% |
| Public order | 30 | 5.1 | 0.76 | +88% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +6% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +400% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 0.10 | +25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -64% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 19 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxley | 821 | 71.3 | +20% |
| Sawtry | 433 | 59.1 | -0% |
| Ramsey | 898 | 77.3 | +30% |
| The Stukeleys | 629 | 82.4 | +39% |
| Warboys | 395 | 48.2 | -19% |
| Kimbolton | 171 | 49.2 | -17% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,167 | 176.6 | +198% |
| Brampton | 582 | 56.7 | -4% |
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 Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadow Close | 24 |
| On or near Church Lane | 24 |
| On or near Chapel Court | 21 |
| On or near New Road | 19 |
| On or near Isis Way | 18 |
| On or near North Street | 18 |
| On or near A1 | 14 |
| On or near Elton Road | 11 |
| On or near Church Street | 9 |
| On or near Pingle Bank | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley has an estimated population of 5,935. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley a safe place to live?
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 59.3 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 Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley was up 23% on the year before: 352 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 287 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley?
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley 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 Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.