Huntingdon Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdon's December 2024 crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 9.9% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. This figure translates to a daily risk of roughly 7 crimes per 1,000 residents, or one crime for every 128 residents over the course of the month. The area's crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences (33.0% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (20.6%), and criminal damage (10.5%), with the latter two categories far exceeding UK averages. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes during holidays—likely contributes to patterns such as increased anti-social behaviour and property crimes. While violent crime rates in Huntingdon (2.6 per 1,000) align closely with the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), the area's significantly higher rates of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage suggest localised factors at play. These could include the influence of a mixed urban-rural environment, where the proximity of residential areas to commercial centres may drive certain types of crime. The high rate of anti-social behaviour, in particular, may be linked to the social dynamics of a built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where community cohesion and policing resources could be critical factors. The seasonal context of December, with its potential for increased alcohol consumption and social gatherings, may further exacerbate these trends.

December 2024 saw a sharp 366.7% increase in vehicle crime, with reported incidents rising from 3 to 14. This surge, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased vehicle use during the festive period or changes in parking patterns. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 71.4%, dropping from 14 to 4, a decline that could indicate reduced demand during the holiday season or improved policing in relevant areas. Anti-social behaviour remained high, with Huntingdon recording 70% more incidents than the UK average (1.6 vs 0.9 per 1,000). This figure, which contributes 20.6% of all crimes, underscores the challenge of managing public order in a built-up area. Bicycle theft in Huntingdon was 300% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000), a statistic that may concern local cyclists and highlight the need for targeted security measures in high-risk zones.

Huntingdon's crime rate in December 2024 fell to 7.8 per 1,000 residents, a 6.7% decrease from the previous month's 8.4 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests a stabilisation after a period of rising incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 7 crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the persistent nature of local crime. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to the UK average but still notable for a built-up area. This monthly aggregate offers a snapshot of how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population context further illustrates that Huntingdon's 26,726 residents experience crime at a rate that, while slightly above the UK average, remains within a range consistent with similar towns. The decrease in the previous month may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced holiday-related activity or changes in police resource allocation from the data alone.