Huntingdonshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Huntingdonshire recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, 20.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a mix of local factors, including the area's seasonal rhythm, with July marking the peak of summer tourism, school holidays, and outdoor events. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 35.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.6%. The lower-than-average rates for violent crime (2.4 per 1,000) and property-related offences such as shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 54% below UK average) suggest a combination of effective community policing and environmental design that may deter certain types of crime. However, the seasonal context of July—characterised by higher foot traffic in retail areas and events—may explain the relatively stable rates for violent crime despite the drop in property offences. The area's lower crime profile compared to the UK average could also be attributed to its character as a mix of rural and urban environments, where community cohesion and local initiatives may contribute to a safer public space. While the overall rate remains stable, the distribution of crime types indicates that specific areas or sectors, such as high-traffic retail zones, may require targeted interventions to address emerging trends.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in July 2025 was a 44.1% increase in other theft, rising from 59 to 85 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (29% below), suggests potential vulnerabilities in unsecured properties or increased opportunistic activity during summer. Conversely, robbery fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), the steepest decline of any category, likely reflecting heightened police visibility during festivals or a shift in criminal focus to less detectable offences. Shoplifting also dropped by 33.7% (from 95 to 63), remaining 54% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Violent crimes, however, remained the most prevalent category at 35.5% of all incidents, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—21% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. These trends highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts, with property crime shifts possibly linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the summer.

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 2.3% compared to June 2025, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. At 6.8 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 20.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a consistent gap that reflects broader regional differences in policing strategies and community engagement. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. Daily crime counts averaged 42 incidents per day, slightly lower than the 44 recorded in June. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns, as July typically sees a shift in activity from school environments to summer tourism and festivals, which may influence crime dynamics. While the overall rate remains stable, the distribution of crime types shows notable shifts, particularly in property-related offences, which may warrant closer attention in future analyses.