Crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire): statistics, rates and trends
723 crimes were recorded in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- Questions about crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
- About this data
723 crimes were recorded in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 287 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) has the 728th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 723 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.1 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,897 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) was highest in the year to July 2021 (726 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (534). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 723 | 73.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 629 | 63.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 597 | 60.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 657 | 66.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 582 | 58.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 726 | 73.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 550 | 55.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 541 | 54.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 534 | 54.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+66%) and public order (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-26%) and vehicle crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 29.0 | 0.85 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +22% |
| Drugs | 48 | 4.8 | 1.48 | +66% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.2 | 0.64 | +35% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.7 | 0.43 | -7% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.6 | 1.24 | +86% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -26% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.14 | +57% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 2 reports 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Yaxley (Huntingdonshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yaxley (Huntingdonshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | 26,294 | 131.8 | +80% |
| Sawtry | 433 | 59.1 | -19% |
| Whittlesey | 1,069 | 69.7 | -5% |
| Ramsey | 552 | 100.4 | +37% |
| Oundle | 328 | 53.2 | -27% |
| Warboys | 263 | 49.5 | -32% |
| Deeping St James | 228 | 37.0 | -49% |
| Crowland | 442 | 78.5 | +7% |
1 areas within Yaxley (Huntingdonshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Yaxley had the highest rate (71.3 per 1,000) and Yaxley the lowest (71.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxley | Neighbourhood | 11,513 | 821 | 71.3 |
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 Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 78 |
| On or near Broadway | 37 |
| On or near Apple Tree Close | 36 |
| On or near Cookson Close | 22 |
| On or near Oak Court | 22 |
| On or near New Road | 20 |
| On or near Conquest Drove | 19 |
| On or near Laburnum Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Speechley Road | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) 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 | 288 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) has an estimated population of 9,897. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) a safe place to live?
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded 73.1 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 Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) was up 15% on the year before: 723 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 629 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)?
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) 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 Yaxley (Huntingdonshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.