Crime in Warboys: statistics, rates and trends
255 crimes were recorded in Warboys in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (106), anti-social behaviour (45) and drugs (43) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,187th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Warboys | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 255 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.0 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,313 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Warboys peaked in the year to August 2021 (350 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (229). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 255 | 48.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 235 | 44.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 229 | 43.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 317 | 59.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 314 | 59.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 350 | 65.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 246 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 253 | 47.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 263 | 49.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
Compared with England and Wales, Warboys recorded notably more drugs (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (45% below) and violence and sexual offences (42% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 90 to 106.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 | 20.0 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Drugs | 43 | 8.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Warboys.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warboys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey | 548 | 99.6 | +108% |
| St Ives (Huntingdonshire) | 1,142 | 65.8 | +37% |
| Chatteris | 838 | 75.1 | +56% |
| Huntingdon | 3,271 | 123.5 | +157% |
| Godmanchester | 552 | 60.6 | +26% |
| Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | 405 | 54.6 | +14% |
| Sawtry | 438 | 59.8 | +25% |
| Doddington and Wimblington | 280 | 55.8 | +16% |
Warboys is the one area listed within Warboys, with 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warboys | Neighbourhood | 8,194 | 380 | 46.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Warboys over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Harris'S Lane” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harris'S Lane | 31 |
| On or near Goldpits | 17 |
| On or near Saxon Way | 14 |
| On or near Wiggs Close | 14 |
| On or near Searby Place | 10 |
| On or near Eldrida Drive | 9 |
| On or near Humberdale Way | 8 |
| On or near Humbrills Close | 8 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 6 |
| On or near New Road | 6 |
Of the 210 crimes in Warboys with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 44.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Warboys has an estimated population of 5,313 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Warboys average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Warboys | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Warboys a safe place to live?
Warboys recorded 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,187th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Warboys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 106 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Warboys going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warboys was up 9% on the year before: 255 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 235 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Warboys?
About 5,313 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Warboys?
Warboys 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.