Crime in The Stukeleys: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in The Stukeleys 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 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in The Stukeleys
- Questions about crime in The Stukeleys
- About this data
629 crimes were recorded in The Stukeleys 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 12% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 218 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, The Stukeleys has the 1,757th highest crime rate.
| Measure | The Stukeleys | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 629 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.4 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,630 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in The Stukeleys was highest in the year to July 2025 (717 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (352). Over the whole period it rose 64%, 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 | 629 | 82.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 717 | 94.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 613 | 80.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 445 | 58.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 464 | 60.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 352 | 46.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 377 | 49.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 376 | 49.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 383 | 50.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in The Stukeleys 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+13%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 218 | 28.6 | 1.86 | -11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 25.6 | 0.75 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +3% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -30% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +13% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.1 | 0.96 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -12% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -48% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.81 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.2 | 1.43 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.81 | -14% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
Anti-social behaviour in The Stukeleys
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. The Stukeleys recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in The Stukeleys
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. The Stukeleys recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in The Stukeleys
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. The Stukeleys recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in The Stukeleys
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. The Stukeleys recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in The Stukeleys
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. The Stukeleys recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in The Stukeleys
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. The Stukeleys recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in The Stukeleys
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. The Stukeleys recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in The Stukeleys
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. The Stukeleys recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in The Stukeleys
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. The Stukeleys recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in The Stukeleys
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. The Stukeleys recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in The Stukeleys
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. The Stukeleys recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in The Stukeleys
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. The Stukeleys recorded 6 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in The Stukeleys
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. The Stukeleys recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in The Stukeleys
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. The Stukeleys recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to The Stukeleys, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to The Stukeleys.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Stukeleys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon North | 2,167 | 176.6 | +114% |
| Brampton | 582 | 56.7 | -31% |
| Huntingdon East | 500 | 60.1 | -27% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 610 | 56.4 | -32% |
| Buckden | 167 | 46.0 | -44% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 272 | 36.2 | -56% |
| St Ives West | 143 | 47.5 | -42% |
| St Ives East | 325 | 48.6 | -41% |
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 The Stukeleys over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A1307 | 149 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Goodliff Close | 27 |
| On or near Sallowbush Road | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Lysons Close | 16 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Mallory Place | 14 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in The Stukeleys 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 218 | 34.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 26.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 6.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
The Stukeleys has an estimated population of 7,630. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in The Stukeleys sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | The Stukeleys |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is The Stukeleys a safe place to live?
The Stukeleys 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 The Stukeleys?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (195).
Is crime in The Stukeleys going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Stukeleys was down 12% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 717 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers The Stukeleys?
The Stukeleys 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 The Stukeleys. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.