Huntingdonshire Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Huntingdonshire, a population of 190,619 reported 891 crimes in February 2023, translating to a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 31.9% below the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to the national trend. The data highlights a distinct crime profile, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.4% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and criminal damage and arson (11.2%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics typical of a winter month, where lower outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may contribute to a concentration of incidents in indoor spaces. The relatively low property crime rate—comprising 331 incidents—suggests a lower prevalence of burglary and vehicle crime compared to the UK average, which could be influenced by Huntingdonshire’s mix of rural and urban areas, where community policing and lower population density may play a role in crime prevention. The rate of violent crimes is 31% below the UK average, a trend that may be attributable to the area’s lower population density and community-oriented policing strategies. However, bicycle theft stands out as an exception, with a rate 67% above the UK average, indicating a potential need for targeted interventions in this category. This combination of factors underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the unique demographic and geographic profile of Huntingdonshire.

The crime profile in Huntingdonshire reveals stark contrasts with the UK average in specific categories. Bicycle theft, at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, was 67% above the UK rate, a significant anomaly that may reflect local factors such as cycling infrastructure or commuter activity. Conversely, violent crimes were 31% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.4% of total incidents—lower than the national 2.5 per 1,000 rate. This disparity suggests a potential alignment with Huntingdonshire’s mix of rural and suburban areas, where community policing and lower population density may reduce opportunities for violent crime. The balance of crime types also shows a slight shift toward property-related incidents, with property crimes making up 37.1% of total reports compared to 35.4% for violent crimes. For residents, the 32 reported crimes per day in February offers a tangible snapshot of local crime dynamics, though this rate remains well below the UK average.

In February 2023, Huntingdonshire's crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 31.9% below the UK average, a difference that translates to roughly 160 fewer crimes per 100,000 people compared to the national benchmark. Over the course of the month, 32 crimes were reported daily, a figure that, when scaled to the area’s population of 190,619, results in one reported crime for every 214 residents. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Huntingdonshire compared to larger urban centres where higher population densities and greater economic activity often correlate with elevated crime rates. The local context—characterised by a mix of rural and commuter-oriented communities—likely contributes to this pattern, as lower population density and community policing efforts may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. This comparison underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the unique demographic and geographic profile of Huntingdonshire.