Huntingdon Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Huntingdon in May 2024 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and anti-social behaviour, which together account for over 60% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents—8.3% above the UK average—the area’s data highlights a pattern that diverges from national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate at 42.6% of all crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 18.9%, also exceeding the UK rate by 17%. This imbalance suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public order issues, which may be amplified by the area’s seasonal dynamics. May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributes to the prominence of these offences. While property crimes remain a concern, their share (11.5%) is lower than the UK average for this category, reflecting a relative decline in shoplifting and burglary compared to national benchmarks. The notable spike in drugs-related crimes—173% above the UK average—raises questions about local enforcement challenges or shifts in illicit activity patterns. These figures illustrate an area where community tensions and substance misuse intersect, requiring targeted interventions to address the root causes of this crime mix.

May 2024 saw dramatic shifts in Huntingdon’s crime profile, with theft from the person surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases) and drugs-related crimes doubling (from 8 to 16). These increases contrast sharply with declines in bicycle theft (-84.6%) and possession of weapons (-80%), which may reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity or targeted policing efforts. The dominance of violent crimes—42.6% of all reported incidents—significantly outpaces the UK average for this category, which stands at 37% of total crimes. This violent crime concentration, combined with anti-social behaviour at 18.9% (versus 17% nationally), underscores a local challenge in managing public order. Drugs-related offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, are 173% above the UK average, indicating a potential hotspot for illicit drug activity that could be linked to the area’s demographics or enforcement gaps. Shoplifting and public order offences both fall below the UK average by 22% and 21% respectively, suggesting Huntingdon’s retail and public spaces may have lower rates of petty theft than typical for similar areas. These findings highlight a combination of local factors and national trends, with implications for resource allocation and community engagement strategies.

Huntingdon’s crime rate in May 2024 (9.1 per 1,000) marks a 5.8% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.7, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in public safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 8 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 110 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while slightly higher than the UK average, remains within a range that is manageable for a built-up area of Huntingdon’s size (population: 26,726). The reduction in overall crime compared to April 2024 may be partly attributable to seasonal factors, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity could have led to more visible policing or community engagement efforts. However, the persistent gap between Huntingdon’s violent crime rate (3.9 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.8 per 1,000) indicates a structural challenge that requires sustained attention. Residents should note that while the overall trend is downward, the area’s specific vulnerabilities—such as the 173% above-average rate for drugs-related offences—warrant continued vigilance and targeted interventions to address localised issues.