Huntingdonshire Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Huntingdonshire, 5.3 crimes were reported in January 2025, placing the area 25.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 188 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the data beyond raw numbers. Violence and sexual offences (378 incidents) accounted for 37.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.3%) and criminal damage (8.7%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall, which may partly explain the lower-than-expected rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime. The area’s crime profile suggests a balance between urban and rural characteristics, with anti-social behaviour and violence reflecting community dynamics, while property crimes like criminal damage and arson indicate persistent challenges in certain neighbourhoods. The lower-than-average rates for theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) and robbery (0.0 per 1,000) suggest effective local measures or environmental factors that deter opportunistic crimes, though these figures should be interpreted with caution due to their small absolute numbers. Seasonal patterns also influence crime types, with the cold weather likely reducing outdoor crimes typical of summer months. Huntingdonshire’s position as a relatively safe area compared to the UK average highlights the importance of maintaining current strategies while addressing the specific needs of communities where violent and anti-social crimes occur at higher rates.

January 2025 saw a 78.9% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 19 to 34 incidents. This surge contrasts sharply with the 60% drop in theft from the person, which fell from 10 to 4 cases—a reduction that may reflect heightened awareness or improved security measures in high-risk areas. Public order offences also rose by 37.5%, reaching 44 incidents, a trend that could be linked to the post-holiday period and the return of students to local institutions. Meanwhile, burglary rates declined by 23.8%, from 42 to 32 cases, a decrease consistent with the seasonal reduction in outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category, were 20% below the UK average, suggesting Huntingdonshire’s approach to community policing and crime prevention may be more effective in addressing violent crime. The area also outperformed the UK in several categories, including shoplifting (19% below average) and vehicle crime (27% below average), though possession of weapons was 67% above the UK average, an anomaly that deserves closer attention. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in drug-related and public order issues, while maintaining the momentum seen in reducing property crimes.

Huntingdonshire’s January 2025 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 represents a 16.2% increase from December’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000, a shift that may reflect the return of regular routines after the holiday season. On a daily basis, the area recorded 33 crimes per day in January, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the scale of incidents affecting residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 188 residents—a ratio that, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of continued vigilance. The population context reveals that Huntingdonshire’s 190,619 residents face a crime risk that is both proportionate to their numbers and distinct in its composition compared to the UK as a whole. While the overall rate is significantly below the national average, the relative overrepresentation of certain crimes—such as possession of weapons—suggests that local conditions or demographics may influence specific categories. This contrast between Huntingdonshire’s performance in violent crimes and its elevated rates in weapon-related offences highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of crime drivers, balancing general safety with targeted efforts to address emerging issues.