Crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley: statistics, rates and trends
367 crimes were recorded in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
- Questions about crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (83) and criminal damage and arson (46) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,533rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 367 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.8 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,935 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley peaked in the year to August 2019 (538 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (254). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 367 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 292 | 49.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 267 | 45.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 254 | 42.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 451 | 76.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 398 | 67.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 448 | 75.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 538 | 90.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 512 | 86.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (39% below) and public order (24% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 74 to 124 and criminal damage and arson rose from 37 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 20.9 | 34.2 | +68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 14.0 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Public order | 30 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley; the highest is Huntingdon North (176.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Warboys, Huntingdonshire (46.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxley | 806 | 70.0 | +13% |
| Sawtry | 438 | 59.8 | -3% |
| Ramsey | 874 | 75.3 | +22% |
| The Stukeleys | 641 | 84.0 | +36% |
| Warboys | 380 | 46.4 | -25% |
| Kimbolton | 163 | 46.9 | -24% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +185% |
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Meadow Close” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadow Close | 31 |
| On or near Church Lane | 23 |
| On or near North Street | 20 |
| On or near Chapel Court | 19 |
| On or near Isis Way | 19 |
| On or near New Road | 19 |
| On or near A1 | 14 |
| On or near Church Street | 9 |
| On or near Roman Drive | 9 |
| On or near Elton Road | 8 |
Of the 284 crimes in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 3.2% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley has an estimated population of 5,935 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley a safe place to live?
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley recorded 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,533rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley was up 26% on the year before: 367 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 292 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley?
About 5,935 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley?
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley 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.