Huntingdonshire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdonshire’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s consistent success in maintaining lower crime levels compared to the national benchmark. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and shoplifting (9.1%). These figures align with Huntingdonshire’s character as a mixed area with a blend of rural and urban elements, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower rates of serious crimes. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, could have influenced patterns in certain categories. For instance, the sharp increase in shoplifting may be partly explained by heightened foot traffic and seasonal shopping activity. The area’s overall crime profile remains relatively stable, with property crimes (363) and violent crimes (344) each contributing significantly to the total. However, the drop in robbery and bicycle theft, coupled with the rise in shoplifting, suggests shifting dynamics that require further analysis. The low crime rate is consistent with Huntingdonshire’s broader demographic and geographic profile, which may include a strong sense of community and effective local law enforcement strategies.

October 2024 saw a striking 89.8% increase in shoplifting, rising from 49 to 93 incidents—a sharp upward trend that outpaces most other categories. This surge may be linked to Halloween, as darker evenings and seasonal shopping activity could have created opportunities for such offences. Conversely, robbery fell by 73.3%, from 15 to 4 cases, a drop that suggests potential success in local policing efforts or changes in criminal activity patterns. Other notable shifts include a 23.3% rise in 'other crime' and an 11.1% increase in other theft, both of which may reflect seasonal factors or localized issues. Meanwhile, bicycle theft decreased by 30.4%, due to increased visibility of bikes in public spaces or deterrent measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.5% of all crimes, though they still fell 33% below the UK average. These trends highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Huntingdonshire and the need for targeted interventions where increases are observed.

Huntingdonshire’s crime rate in October 2024 rose slightly to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% increase from the previous month’s 5.2 per 1,000. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s consistent performance below the UK average, which remains 33.3% lower. On a daily basis, the local figure stands at 33 crimes per day, a number that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of crime in the community. When scaled to the population of 190,619, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 186 residents. This metric offers a tangible sense of how frequently crime impacts individual households, though it does not account for the distribution of crimes across different areas or demographics. The local rate’s stability compared to the UK average suggests that Huntingdonshire’s unique characteristics—whether its rural-urban mix or specific policing strategies—play a role in maintaining lower crime levels despite the minor monthly increase.