Crime in The Stukeleys: statistics, rates and trends
641 crimes were recorded in The Stukeleys in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in The Stukeleys at a glance
- Crime trends in The Stukeleys
- Types of crime in The Stukeleys
- The Stukeleys compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Stukeleys
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Stukeleys
- Demographics of The Stukeleys
- Questions about crime in The Stukeleys
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (214), violence and sexual offences (200) and other theft (33) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,710th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | The Stukeleys | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 641 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.0 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,630 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Stukeleys peaked in the year to August 2025 (697 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (338). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 68%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 641 | 84.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 697 | 91.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 639 | 83.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 455 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 469 | 61.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 338 | 44.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 388 | 50.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 374 | 49.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 381 | 49.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, The Stukeleys recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (83% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (52% below) and criminal damage and arson (49% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 41 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 28.0 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 26.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.1 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.4 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than The Stukeleys; the highest is Huntingdon North (176.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hemingford Grey & Houghton (37.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Stukeleys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +110% |
| Brampton | 600 | 58.5 | -30% |
| Huntingdon East | 507 | 60.9 | -27% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | -34% |
| Buckden | 163 | 44.9 | -47% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 278 | 37.0 | -56% |
| St Ives West | 148 | 49.2 | -41% |
| St Ives East | 314 | 47.0 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in The Stukeleys over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A1307” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A1307 | 151 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Goodliff Close | 26 |
| On or near Sallowbush Road | 18 |
| On or near Pickering Way | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Lysons Close | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 15 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 14 |
Of the 427 crimes in The Stukeleys with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 214 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 30.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
The Stukeleys has an estimated population of 7,630 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Stukeleys average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | The Stukeleys | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Stukeleys a safe place to live?
The Stukeleys recorded 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,710th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in The Stukeleys?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 214 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (200).
Is crime in The Stukeleys going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Stukeleys was down 8% on the year before: 641 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 697 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Stukeleys?
About 7,630 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Stukeleys?
The Stukeleys 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.