Crime in Huntingdon: statistics, rates and trends
3,271 crimes were recorded in Huntingdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Huntingdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Huntingdon
- Types of crime in Huntingdon
- Huntingdon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Huntingdon
- Streets with the most crime in Huntingdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Huntingdon
- Demographics of Huntingdon
- Questions about crime in Huntingdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,131), anti-social behaviour (736) and shoplifting (262) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 154th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Huntingdon | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,271 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.5 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 26,482 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Huntingdon of any year here (3,271 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,271 | 123.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,232 | 122.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,880 | 108.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,042 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,016 | 113.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,794 | 105.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,927 | 110.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,082 | 116.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,951 | 111.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 288 |
| July 2026 | 286 |
| June 2026 | 303 |
| May 2026 | 278 |
| April 2026 | 283 |
| March 2026 | 256 |
| February 2026 | 268 |
| January 2026 | 257 |
| December 2025 | 227 |
| November 2025 | 249 |
| October 2025 | 275 |
| September 2025 | 301 |
Compared with England and Wales, Huntingdon recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.1 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (81% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (39% below) and robbery (39% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 102 to 147, while burglary fell from 88 to 68 and bicycle theft fell from 82 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,131 | 42.7 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 736 | 27.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 262 | 9.9 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 261 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 182 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Drugs | 147 | 5.6 | 3.3 | +44% |
| Other theft | 140 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Other crime | 89 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Burglary | 68 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 67 | 2.5 | 0.8 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 57 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.0 | 1.7 | +12% |
| Robbery | 22 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huntingdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godmanchester | 552 | 60.6 | -51% |
| Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | 405 | 54.6 | -56% |
| St Ives (Huntingdonshire) | 1,142 | 65.8 | -47% |
| Warboys | 255 | 48.0 | -61% |
| Sawtry | 438 | 59.8 | -52% |
| Ramsey | 548 | 99.6 | -19% |
| St Neots | 2,386 | 72.3 | -42% |
| Cambourne | 641 | 58.6 | -53% |
Of the 3 areas within Huntingdon, Huntingdon North had the highest crime rate (176.1 per 1,000) and Huntingdon East the lowest (60.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon North | Neighbourhood | 12,268 | 2,160 | 176.1 |
| The Stukeleys | Neighbourhood | 7,630 | 641 | 84.0 |
| Huntingdon East | Neighbourhood | 8,324 | 507 | 60.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Huntingdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (654).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 654 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 212 |
| On or near A1307 | 151 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 100 |
| On or near Hospital | 82 |
| On or near Walden Road | 55 |
| On or near Dyson Close | 49 |
| On or near Maule Close | 48 |
| On or near Royal Oak Passage | 45 |
| On or near Howell Drive | 44 |
Of the 2,535 crimes in Huntingdon with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 736 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,043 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 675 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 262 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 179 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 108 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 102 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 49 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Huntingdon has an estimated population of 26,482 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Huntingdon average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Huntingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Huntingdon a safe place to live?
Huntingdon recorded 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 154th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Huntingdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,131 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (736).
Is crime in Huntingdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huntingdon was up 1% on the year before: 3,271 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,232 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Huntingdon?
About 26,482 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Huntingdon?
Huntingdon 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.