Huntingdonshire Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdonshire’s crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in May 2024 places it 28.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a consistent pattern reflecting the area’s broader safety profile. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (9.6%). These figures align with the local character of Huntingdonshire—a largely rural district with a mix of urban and suburban areas—where violent crime may be influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising. The area’s crime mix also shows stark contrasts to the UK average: violence and sexual offences are 23% below the national rate, while public order offences are 37% below. However, the presence of anti-social behaviour at 18.8% suggests community-specific challenges, potentially linked to local demographics or land use patterns. May’s seasonal context, including bank holidays and extended daylight hours, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may explain the rise in criminal damage and arson. While the area remains safer than the UK average, the 13.5% monthly increase in crime highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly in addressing the sharp rise in robberies and drugs offences.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in robbery (+150%), drugs offences (+75%), and criminal damage and arson (+47.3%) compared to April. These rises may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 68.8% and vehicle crime dropped by 27.5%, potentially linked to seasonal changes in transportation patterns or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 37.5% of all crimes—remain 23% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Huntingdonshire’s broader safety profile. Residents should be aware of the 150% surge in robberies, a stark contrast to the 100% reduction in reported robberies compared to the UK average. The drop in vehicle crime, now at 0.3 per 1,000 (36% below UK levels), suggests effective local policing or environmental factors such as reduced parking congestion during warmer weather.

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 13.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.3 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Huntingdonshire recorded approximately 37 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 1,138 incidents. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 168 residents over the course of the month. The population of 190,619 further scales these numbers, showing that while crime is present, it is distributed across a relatively large community. The increase in violent crime, particularly in violence and sexual offences, contrasts with the UK-wide trend, suggesting local factors such as seasonal social dynamics may play a role. However, the overall rate remains well below national levels, reinforcing Huntingdonshire’s position as a comparatively low-crime area.