Huntingdonshire Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in May 2025 remained 19.8% below the UK average, standing at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This performance highlights the area's consistent ability to maintain lower crime levels compared to the national picture, where the average rate is 8.1 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.0%) and criminal damage and arson (10.4%). These figures suggest a mix of challenges typical of a mid-sized local authority, where social tensions and property-related incidents dominate. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor drinking—may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though these remained below the UK average. The area's violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 22% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a gap that may reflect Huntingdonshire's demographic profile or effective local policing strategies. Property crimes, which include shoplifting and vehicle crime, accounted for 40.5% of all reported incidents, a proportion that aligns with the presence of retail centres and commuter routes in the area. While the overall crime rate remained stable, the seasonal context of May—a time of increased social activity and outdoor events—suggests that local authorities may need to monitor trends closely to address any emerging patterns before they escalate.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 110.6% increase in shoplifting, with reported incidents rising from 47 to 99. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards property offences, which now account for 33% of total crimes compared to 33.3% for violent crimes. Bicycle theft also spiked by 133.3%, jumping from 9 to 21—a sharp contrast to the 25% UK average for this category. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 39%, declining from 59 to 36, a reduction that aligns with Huntingdonshire's historically lower rates for this offence. The area's violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000—22% below the UK average—remains a standout feature, suggesting effective community policing or lower population density factors that mitigate such incidents. Residents may find the 100% reduction in robbery, from 4 to 8, a concerning anomaly, though this still falls well below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000.

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in May 2025 rose slightly from 6.2 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% increase compared to April. This places the area firmly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with a 19.8% gap that underscores its relative safety. On a daily basis, approximately 40 crimes were reported each day in May—a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, remains lower than the national average. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 155 residents, reflecting a manageable level of exposure for the population of 190,619. This monthly aggregate highlights the area's ability to maintain lower crime levels despite typical May factors such as extended evenings and increased social activity. The population context further illustrates that Huntingdonshire's crime profile is distinct from densely populated urban centres, where higher concentrations of people and economic activity often correlate with elevated crime rates.