Huntingdonshire Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 190,619 residents, Huntingdonshire recorded 934 crimes in February 2024, equating to one reported crime for roughly every 204 residents over the course of the month. This figure, while seemingly high in absolute terms, translates to a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents—31% below the UK average of 7.1. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and public order offences (9.4%). This distribution suggests a local context where interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct are more prevalent than property-related crimes. Seasonal factors may play a role in this pattern, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—could contribute to a pre-spring lull in certain crime types. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with some UK regions, where burglary and vehicle crime often feature more prominently. The area's relatively low levels of property crime, including a 63% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average, may reflect a combination of local economic characteristics, retail presence, and community policing efforts. These patterns underscore the need for tailored approaches to public safety, balancing interventions that address both violent and non-violent crime while leveraging the area's strengths in maintaining lower-than-average rates of property-related offences.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 152.9% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 17 to 43 incidents. This sharp rise, while not uncommon in colder months, may reflect seasonal patterns of indoor activity and social gatherings. Concurrently, theft from the person doubled from zero to six reports, a stark anomaly that could indicate targeted opportunistic crime. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 59.1% to nine incidents, linked to reduced outdoor activity during winter. Violent crime remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.4% of total offences, but it was 28% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Public order offences increased by 35.4%, a shift that could be tied to the pre-spring lull in outdoor events and the transition from winter to milder weather. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, with some categories aligning closely with national trends while others diverge significantly.

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in February 2024 rose slightly to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% increase from the previous month's 4.7. This translates to approximately 32 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban centres. When scaled to the population of 190,619, this suggests that the local community experiences crime at a rate significantly below the UK average. The daily crime count, while seemingly high in absolute terms, is tempered by the area's relatively low population density and the distribution of crime types, which skew towards non-violent and non-property-related offences. This provides a more nuanced picture of public safety, where the focus on specific categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences may reflect local social dynamics rather than an overall spike in criminal activity.