Crime in St Neots: statistics, rates and trends
2,378 crimes were recorded in St Neots in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Neots at a glance
- Crime trends in St Neots
- Types of crime in St Neots
- St Neots compared with nearby towns
- Areas within St Neots
- Streets with the most crime in St Neots
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Neots
- Population and deprivation in St Neots
- Questions about crime in St Neots
- About this data
2,378 crimes were recorded in St Neots in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 886 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, St Neots has the 747th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Neots | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,378 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 33,021 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Neots was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,814 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,292). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 2,378 | 72.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,561 | 77.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,334 | 70.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,486 | 75.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,367 | 71.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,292 | 69.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,690 | 81.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,762 | 83.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,814 | 85.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 223 |
| June 2026 | 248 |
| May 2026 | 211 |
| April 2026 | 188 |
| March 2026 | 159 |
| February 2026 | 207 |
| January 2026 | 177 |
| December 2025 | 197 |
| November 2025 | 169 |
| October 2025 | 202 |
| September 2025 | 186 |
| August 2025 | 211 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Neots 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. The largest increases were in drugs (+42%) and other crime (+12%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-47%) and possession of weapons (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 886 | 26.8 | 0.78 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 452 | 13.7 | 0.89 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 199 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 151 | 4.6 | 0.55 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +4% |
| Public order | 129 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +4% |
| Other theft | 107 | 3.2 | 0.51 | -18% |
| Burglary | 85 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Drugs | 84 | 2.5 | 0.78 | +42% |
| Other crime | 72 | 2.2 | 1.03 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 0.7 | 0.88 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 0.7 | 0.75 | -29% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -36% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Neots
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Neots recorded 886 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Neots
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Neots recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Neots
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Neots recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Neots
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Neots recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Neots
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Neots recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Neots
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Neots recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Neots
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Neots recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Neots
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Neots recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Neots
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Neots recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Neots
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Neots recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Neots
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Neots recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Neots
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Neots recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Neots
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Neots recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Neots
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Neots recorded 9 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 down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to St Neots, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Neots.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Neots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | 806 | 75.4 | +5% |
| Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | 399 | 53.8 | -25% |
| Godmanchester | 562 | 61.7 | -14% |
| Cambourne | 622 | 56.9 | -21% |
| Huntingdon | 3,262 | 123.2 | +71% |
| Biggleswade | 1,547 | 66.2 | -8% |
| Bedford | 12,537 | 122.3 | +70% |
| Shortstown | 418 | 70.9 | -2% |
4 areas within St Neots, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Neots East had the highest rate (84.6 per 1,000) and St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton the lowest (46.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Neots East | Neighbourhood | 4,702 | 398 | 84.6 |
| St Neots Eynesbury | Neighbourhood | 12,706 | 1,047 | 82.4 |
| St Neots Eatons | Neighbourhood | 11,266 | 679 | 60.3 |
| St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton | Neighbourhood | 9,780 | 454 | 46.4 |
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 St Neots over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Nuffield Road | 74 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near High Street | 64 |
| On or near Harvey Street | 63 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
| On or near Station Square | 48 |
| On or near Marshall Road | 38 |
| On or near Phoenix Square | 37 |
| On or near Cromwell Gardens | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Neots 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 | 764 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 606 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 452 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 197 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 112 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
St Neots has an estimated population of 33,021. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Neots sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Neots |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is St Neots a safe place to live?
St Neots recorded 72.0 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 St Neots?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 886 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (452).
Is crime in St Neots going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Neots was down 7% on the year before: 2,378 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,561 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Neots?
St Neots 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 St Neots. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.