Huntingdonshire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdonshire's crime profile in November 2023 continued to demonstrate a marked divergence from the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents — 33.3% below the national figure. This performance places the area among the safer local authority districts in England, a position reinforced by several categories showing significant gaps relative to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.8% of all crimes, a share that, while high locally, still occurred at a rate 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, was 24% below the national benchmark, suggesting a combination of effective community policing and the area's demographic profile. The seasonal context of November — marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness — may have influenced the distribution of crime types. For instance, the sharp increase in shoplifting (38.9%) during the Black Friday period aligns with the known pattern of retail crime spiking around major shopping events. Meanwhile, the 43% reduction in public order offences compared to the UK average could reflect the area's relatively subdued nightlife and the impact of shorter daylight hours on outdoor gatherings. This interplay between local characteristics and seasonal factors appears to contribute to the area's consistently lower crime rates, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these connections definitively.

November 2023 saw a notable 38.9% increase in shoplifting, likely linked to the Black Friday shopping period, with incidents rising from 36 to 50. This surge underscores how retail-focused events can drive property crime. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 30.4% compared to October, a shift that may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced nightlife activity as November progressed. The area's violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 — 31% below the UK average — highlights a persistent focus on non-violent crime types. Theft from the person, which rose by 266.7% (from 3 to 11 incidents), presents a stark contrast to the overall downward trend, illustrating the unpredictable nature of crime patterns. Residents may find the 43% reduction in public order offences, which included disturbances and anti-social behaviour, particularly reassuring as it aligns with seasonal changes in community activity.

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 9.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.6. This decline positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with crime levels 33.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 32 crimes per day, a figure that, while specific to Huntingdonshire, offers a tangible sense of local crime exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 198 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of nearly 191,000 people. This monthly exposure metric, when considered alongside the 9.5% month-on-month reduction, suggests a sustained trend toward lower crime levels. The contrast between Huntingdonshire's performance and the UK average is particularly pronounced in categories like public order offences, where the area's rate was 43% below the national figure. Such disparities may reflect local policing strategies, community engagement efforts, or the area's demographic profile, though these factors remain speculative without further data.