Huntingdonshire Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdonshire’s July 2023 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 27.7% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This reflects a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.5%) and other theft (8.3%). The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with some UK regions, where property crimes often lead. July’s peak summer conditions—schools out, festivals, and increased tourism—may have contributed to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary rates were significantly lower than national figures, possibly reflecting Huntingdonshire’s mixed rural-urban character, where retail areas are less densely concentrated than in major cities. The area’s lower overall crime rate suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and environmental factors, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these connections.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 175% surge in theft from the person, rising from 4 to 11 incidents. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in criminal activity during summer months when outdoor events and festivals may create opportunities for opportunistic theft. Concurrently, drugs-related crimes increased by 79.2% (24 to 43), possibly linked to seasonal changes in substance use patterns or increased social gatherings. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 53.2% (47 to 72), which may reflect more vehicles on local roads due to tourism or summer travel. Robbery incidents fell by 60% (5 to 2), suggesting a possible reduction in targeted attacks, though this remains below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 10.8% (186 to 166), due to increased community policing during peak summer periods. Huntingdonshire’s violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 28% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 37% below national figures, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents compared to other areas.

Huntingdonshire’s July 2023 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 5.6% increase from June’s 5.7 per 1,000, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, 37 crimes were reported in July—a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is relatively low compared to national averages. This suggests that while crime rates fluctuate month-to-month, Huntingdonshire’s population experiences fewer incidents per capita than many UK regions. The local population of 190,619 means that even with the 5.6% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable in a geographically spread-out area. The combination of lower overall rates and specific category discrepancies—such as the sharp rise in theft from the person—illustrates the importance of tracking both aggregate trends and individual crime type movements. These figures provide a snapshot of how crime is distributed across Huntingdonshire’s diverse communities, from urban centres to rural settlements.