Huntingdon Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Huntingdon’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 9.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 27.4% increase above the UK average of 7.3. This elevated rate underscores a challenging month for local residents, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. These incidents accounted for 32.1% of all recorded crimes, reflecting a 21.2% month-on-month rise — a concerning trend that may be partly explained by the seasonal context of November. The month’s darker evenings, coupled with events like Bonfire Night, likely contributed to an uptick in interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with 52 reports — 89% above the UK average — highlighting ongoing issues with public disturbances in the built-up area. Shoplifting also remained a persistent problem, with 31 incidents (12.5% of total crimes) — 90% above the UK average — a pattern consistent with the area’s retail presence. While the overall crime rate is higher than the national average, certain categories show marked disparities: for instance, other theft and vehicle crime are significantly below UK levels, possibly due to Huntingdon’s smaller population and more contained urban environment. However, the sharp increase in ‘other crime’ — a broad category that includes everything from vandalism to drug-related offences — raises questions about the need for targeted interventions. With the combination of seasonal pressures and underlying social dynamics, residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in high-traffic areas and during evening hours. The data also suggests that while some crime types are improving — such as theft from the person, which fell by 80% — the overall profile remains one that requires sustained attention from local authorities and community groups.

Violence and sexual offences rose sharply by 21.2% in November, reaching 80 incidents — 17% above the UK average. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour also surged, with 52 reports — 89% above the UK average — a figure that suggests ongoing challenges in managing community disturbances. Meanwhile, other crime increased by 160%, jumping from five to 13 incidents, a category that includes a wide range of offences and may reflect underreported or emerging criminal activities. On a more positive note, theft from the person fell by 80%, dropping from five to one incident, due to increased vigilance during the Black Friday shopping period. Bicycle theft also decreased by 55.6%, though this category remains 233% above the UK average, indicating that theft of personal property remains a concern for cyclists in the area.

Huntingdon's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 9.4% compared to the previous month, falling from 10.3 to 9.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a temporary easing in criminal activity, though the rate remains significantly above the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged eight incidents per day over the month, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area. When considering the population context, one crime was reported for roughly every 107 residents over the course of November — a monthly aggregate that highlights the scale of exposure for Huntingdon’s community. While the overall rate has decreased, the distribution of crime types reveals a complex picture: violent crimes and anti-social behaviour remain high compared to the UK, while other theft and vehicle crime are lower. This contrast may reflect local factors such as the built-up area’s density, which could contribute to higher incidents of interpersonal crime but lower vehicle-related offences due to fewer parking zones or better security measures.