Crime in Ramsey: statistics, rates and trends
552 crimes were recorded in Ramsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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552 crimes were recorded in Ramsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 253 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ramsey has the 348th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ramsey | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 552 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.4 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,500 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ramsey was highest in the year to July 2025 (578 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (325). Over the whole period it rose 56%, 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 | 552 | 100.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 578 | 105.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 557 | 101.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 506 | 92.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 353 | 64.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 468 | 85.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 408 | 74.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 325 | 59.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 353 | 64.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ramsey 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 violence and sexual offences, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+50%). The largest falls were in drugs (-59%) and other theft (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 46.0 | 1.34 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 18.2 | 1.19 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 7.5 | 1.10 | -20% |
| Public order | 34 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 5.5 | 0.66 | +50% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.6 | 1.72 | +122% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.3 | 0.66 | +50% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 2.0 | 2.06 | -15% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -59% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -88% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ramsey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ramsey recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ramsey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ramsey recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ramsey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ramsey recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ramsey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ramsey recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ramsey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ramsey recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ramsey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ramsey recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ramsey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ramsey recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ramsey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ramsey recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ramsey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ramsey recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ramsey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ramsey recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ramsey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ramsey recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ramsey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ramsey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ramsey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ramsey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ramsey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ramsey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ramsey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ramsey.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ramsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warboys | 263 | 49.5 | -51% |
| Chatteris | 854 | 76.5 | -24% |
| Sawtry | 433 | 59.1 | -41% |
| Whittlesey | 1,069 | 69.7 | -31% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 723 | 73.1 | -27% |
| St Ives (Huntingdonshire) | 1,129 | 65.1 | -35% |
| Huntingdon | 3,262 | 123.2 | +23% |
| Doddington and Wimblington | 282 | 56.2 | -44% |
1 areas within Ramsey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ramsey had the highest rate (77.3 per 1,000) and Ramsey the lowest (77.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey | Neighbourhood | 11,612 | 898 | 77.3 |
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 Ramsey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canberra Court | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Great Whyte | 38 |
| On or near Raymon Road | 25 |
| On or near Queen Mary Close | 24 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 24 |
| On or near Milton Close | 23 |
| On or near Rules Place | 18 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Whytefield Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ramsey 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 | 216 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 18.3% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
Ramsey has an estimated population of 5,500. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ramsey sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ramsey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.7% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Ramsey a safe place to live?
Ramsey recorded 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Ramsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Ramsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ramsey was down 4% on the year before: 552 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 578 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ramsey?
Ramsey 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 Ramsey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.