Huntingdonshire Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 23.4% below the UK average of 7.7. This marked difference from the national figure underscores the area's distinct crime profile. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.5% of all reported incidents—significantly lower than the UK average of 36%. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.3%, with drug-related crimes emerging as a notable outlier, surging 141.2% month-on-month to become the fourth most common category. This sharp increase in drug crimes, which now sit 43% above the UK average, contrasts with the area's generally lower overall rate. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced patterns. While violent crime decreased by 25.5% compared to September, the rise in drug-related incidents highlights a shift in criminal activity that warrants closer examination. The area's lower crime rate compared to the UK may reflect a combination of factors, including effective policing, community engagement, or demographic characteristics such as its mix of rural and urban areas. However, the surge in drug crimes suggests that localised challenges persist, requiring targeted interventions.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 141.2% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 34 to 82 incidents. This surge is the most significant month-on-month change and places Huntingdonshire's drug crime rate 43% above the UK average. Vehicle crime also spiked by 110.5%, with 80 reported incidents—nearly double the September figure. This rise may reflect increased vehicle movement during the transition to darker evenings or seasonal travel patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 25.5%, dropping from 443 to 330, a reduction that aligns with the category's 36% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 15.3%, though this decrease is smaller than the drop in violent crimes. The sharp contrast between rising drug crime and falling violent offences highlights shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Residents may find the 43% UK comparison for drug crimes particularly notable, as it suggests a localised issue that differs from national trends.

Huntingdonshire's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable compared to September, with a 1.7% increase from 5.8 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a broadly consistent pattern in local crime dynamics, though small fluctuations are common in monthly figures. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 36 crimes per day—equivalent to one crime for every 171 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a clear sense of how crime is distributed across the population, though it should not be interpreted as a daily risk. With a population of 190,619, the localised nature of crime in Huntingdonshire appears to be influenced by community-specific factors rather than broader regional trends. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with the UK average, which remains consistently higher, but the local context suggests that Huntingdonshire's lower overall rate may reflect effective policing or demographic characteristics such as lower population density.