Huntingdonshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Huntingdonshire during June 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 35.3% of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes account for 24% of the total, highlighting a significant local divergence. The area's overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places it 28% below the national average of 8.2 per 1,000, a gap that reflects systemic differences in policing, community dynamics, or socioeconomic factors. Property crimes constitute 31.8% of the total (356 incidents), compared to 39.5% nationally, suggesting a lower prevalence of theft and burglary in Huntingdonshire. This may align with the district's character as a mix of rural and suburban areas, where residential density and commercial activity are lower than in major urban centres. Seasonal context also plays a role: June marks the start of summer, a period when tourism begins in nearby coastal regions and longer daylight hours may influence crime patterns. However, direct links between seasonal factors and the specific distribution of crime types observed. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes could indicate local challenges such as higher population density in certain areas, or a focus on community-based policing that reduces property-related offences while leaving other categories more exposed. This balance of crime types provides a clearer picture of Huntingdonshire's security landscape than raw numbers alone, offering insights into where resources might be most effectively directed.

June 2024 saw a 133.3% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from nine to 21 incidents. This jump, though still below the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), raises questions about local factors such as youth activity or policing focus. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 14% (50 to 43), a category where Huntingdonshire's rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 56% below the UK average. This could reflect lower commuter traffic or more secure parking infrastructure compared to larger urban areas. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 33.3% (57 to 76), though it remains 35% below the UK average. This increase may be tied to the start of the summer retail season, though no specific data confirms this link. Meanwhile, robbery incidents dropped by 60% (5 to 2), a category where Huntingdonshire's rate is 100% below the UK average. The area's performance in reducing violent crimes—specifically violence and sexual offences, which are 21% below the UK average—suggests effective policing strategies or community engagement initiatives. However, causality, and these trends must be interpreted with care. For residents, the 35.3% share of violent crimes provides a concrete insight: nearly a third of all incidents fall into this category, a figure that may inform personal safety considerations.

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 6.0 per 1,000 compared to the previous month, with a -1.5% decrease. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime patterns, though localised changes in specific categories may still be occurring. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 37 crimes per day, a figure that places Huntingdonshire's monthly exposure at 1-in-170 residents. This is a monthly aggregate, meaning over the course of June, each resident faced a roughly 0.58% chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. When compared to the UK average, this figure is significantly lower, reflecting the district's overall safer environment. The population-scaled perspective also highlights Huntingdonshire's performance: with 190,619 residents, the area's total of 1,120 crimes translates to a crime density that is 28% below the national average. This gap persists despite the area's 35.3% share of violent crimes, which is higher than the UK average's 24% but offset by far lower rates in property crimes and public order offences. The combination of these factors suggests a unique local dynamic where violent crimes are more concentrated but other categories are less prevalent. For residents, this means a lower likelihood of encountering property-related offences but a higher proportion of violent incidents compared to the UK average. These comparisons underscore Huntingdonshire's distinct position within the broader UK crime profile.