Crime in Yaxley: statistics, rates and trends
821 crimes were recorded in Yaxley in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
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821 crimes were recorded in Yaxley in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 339 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yaxley has the 2,172nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yaxley | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 821 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.3 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,513 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yaxley was highest in the year to July 2021 (889 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (679). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 821 | 71.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 769 | 66.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 738 | 64.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 811 | 70.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 747 | 64.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 889 | 77.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 679 | 59.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 698 | 60.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 771 | 67.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yaxley 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+62%) and public order (+24%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-26%) and burglary (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 339 | 29.4 | 0.86 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 12.6 | 0.82 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 6.9 | 1.01 | +8% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.8 | 1.46 | +62% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.6 | 0.55 | +24% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +3% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.6 | 1.23 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.3 | 0.48 | -21% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.2 | 0.26 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.07 | +71% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yaxley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yaxley recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yaxley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yaxley recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yaxley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yaxley recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yaxley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yaxley recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yaxley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yaxley recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yaxley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yaxley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yaxley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yaxley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yaxley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yaxley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yaxley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yaxley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yaxley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yaxley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yaxley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yaxley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yaxley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yaxley recorded 4 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yaxley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yaxley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yaxley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yaxley recorded 2 reports 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yaxley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yaxley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yaxley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley | 352 | 59.3 | -17% |
| Sawtry | 433 | 59.1 | -17% |
| Ramsey | 898 | 77.3 | +8% |
| Warboys | 395 | 48.2 | -32% |
| The Stukeleys | 629 | 82.4 | +16% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,167 | 176.6 | +148% |
| Huntingdon East | 500 | 60.1 | -16% |
| Brampton | 582 | 56.7 | -20% |
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 Yaxley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 78 |
| On or near Broadway | 40 |
| On or near Apple Tree Close | 36 |
| On or near Oak Court | 22 |
| On or near Cookson Close | 22 |
| On or near New Road | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Laburnum Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Conquest Drove | 19 |
| On or near Speechley Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yaxley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 337 | 41.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 145 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
Yaxley has an estimated population of 11,513. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yaxley sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yaxley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Yaxley a safe place to live?
Yaxley recorded 71.3 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 Yaxley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Yaxley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yaxley was up 7% on the year before: 821 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 769 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yaxley?
Yaxley 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 Yaxley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.