Crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire): statistics, rates and trends
713 crimes were recorded in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- Types of crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- Demographics of Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- Questions about crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (278), anti-social behaviour (130) and criminal damage and arson (70) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 743rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 713 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,897 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) peaked in the year to August 2021 (727 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (532). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 713 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 653 | 66.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 579 | 58.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 680 | 68.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 556 | 56.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 727 | 73.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 571 | 57.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 532 | 53.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 543 | 54.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded notably more drugs (51% above the national rate) and other crime (29% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and other theft (55% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 33 to 49 and public order rose from 30 to 43, while burglary fell from 31 to 20 and shoplifting fell from 33 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 28.1 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 13.1 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Drugs | 49 | 5.0 | 3.3 | +48% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Yaxley (Huntingdonshire); the highest is Peterborough (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Deeping St James (40.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | 26,579 | 133.2 | +85% |
| Sawtry | 438 | 59.8 | -17% |
| Whittlesey | 1,040 | 67.8 | -6% |
| Ramsey | 548 | 99.6 | +38% |
| Oundle | 341 | 55.3 | -23% |
| Warboys | 255 | 48.0 | -33% |
| Deeping St James | 251 | 40.7 | -43% |
| Crowland | 448 | 79.6 | +10% |
Yaxley is the one area listed within Yaxley (Huntingdonshire), with 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxley | Neighbourhood | 11,513 | 806 | 70.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 77 |
| On or near Broadway | 41 |
| On or near Apple Tree Close | 40 |
| On or near New Road | 20 |
| On or near Oak Court | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Morgan Close | 17 |
| On or near Speechley Road | 17 |
| On or near Cookson Close | 16 |
| On or near Laburnum Avenue | 15 |
Of the 583 crimes in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 268 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) has an estimated population of 9,897 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) a safe place to live?
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 743rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) was up 9% on the year before: 713 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 653 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)?
About 9,897 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)?
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) 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.