Huntingdonshire Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdonshire’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.6% below the UK average of 8.4. This performance highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, reflecting the area’s broader safety profile compared to other parts of the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (37.5%), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (9.6%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, which may be influenced by the area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, with May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributing to increased socialising and associated risks. While violent crime remains the most prominent category, the relatively low rates of theft from the person (0.8% of total crimes) and burglary (4.0%) contrast with the UK averages, indicating effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such offences. The area’s performance in public order offences (37% below the UK average) further underscores a lower incidence of disruptive behaviour compared to the national picture, linked to local initiatives or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of young people in nightlife areas. These patterns suggest a combination of geographic, demographic, and policing strategies that have contributed to Huntingdonshire’s safer-than-average crime profile in May 2024.

May 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and drug-related offences rising by 75% (20 to 35). These jumps may reflect shifting patterns in illicit activity or heightened police visibility leading to more reports. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 68.8% (32 to 10), potentially due to seasonal changes in cycling activity or improved security measures. Vehicle crime also decreased by 27.5% (69 to 50), linked to reduced commuter traffic or targeted patrols in high-risk areas. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between Huntingdonshire and the UK average, with violence and sexual offences 23% below the national rate and anti-social behaviour 24% lower. However, the 'other crime' category (2.5% of total) exceeded the UK average by 18%, suggesting unclassified or underreported incidents warranting further scrutiny. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of monitoring specific categories for targeted interventions.

Huntingdonshire’s crime rate in May 2024 rose by 13.5% compared to the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000, indicating a short-term uptick in reported incidents. This increase, however, remains significantly below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile. On a daily basis, the local authority recorded approximately 37 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, reflects the relatively low crime density typical of Huntingdonshire. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 168 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban centres. When contextualised against the local population of 190,619, this suggests that residents face a lower risk of direct involvement in crime compared to other parts of the UK. The 13.5% monthly increase, though statistically significant, appears to be concentrated in specific categories such as robbery and drug offences, rather than a broad rise across all crime types. This pattern may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased socialising during longer evenings or targeted enforcement efforts. The interplay between these local dynamics and national trends underscores the importance of tailored approaches to crime prevention in Huntingdonshire.