Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) continues to demonstrate a crime profile significantly below the UK average, with a December 2024 rate of 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents — 42.3% lower than the national figure of 7.1. This built-up area, part of Huntingdonshire's rural landscape, shows a distinct crime mix shaped by seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominate the monthly breakdown, accounting for 30.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (10.3%). These patterns align with December's typical rhythms: extended dark evenings, Christmas shopping activity, and holiday-related absences from homes. While violent crime remains the largest category, its rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 49% below the UK average, a figure consistent with Yaxley's relatively quiet urban character compared to larger cities. Anti-social behaviour, though common in many areas, is also 4% below the UK average here, suggesting community dynamics that may temper such incidents. The seasonal context — including heightened retail activity and social gatherings — could likely contribute to the prominence of violence and property crimes, though the overall low rate suggests effective local deterrence mechanisms or demographic factors that reduce crime exposure.

December 2024 saw notable shifts in Yaxley's crime mix, with three categories increasing by 100% from zero to one incident: other theft, other crime, and robbery. This contrasts with significant decreases in burglary (-75%, from four to one), public order offences (-60%, from five to two), and vehicle crime (-50%, from two to one). The most striking anomaly is the 49% below UK average rate for violence and sexual offences (1.3 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area's small population and lower population density compared to major urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, though common in many areas, remains 4% below the UK average (0.9 vs 0.9 per 1,000), a narrow gap that could indicate local enforcement or community engagement efforts. Meanwhile, shoplifting — typically linked to retail hubs — is 47% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a result likely tied to Yaxley's limited commercial presence compared to larger towns. For residents, the 75% drop in burglary from the previous month offers a tangible example of how seasonal changes, such as holiday-related home closures, may temporarily reduce opportunities for such crimes.

Yaxley's December 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.4% decrease from the previous month's 4.7, indicating a continued downward trend. Over the 31 days of December, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day — a figure that, while seemingly frequent, represents a very low exposure rate when scaled to the area's population of 9,601. On a monthly basis, one crime occurred for every 246 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety compared to the UK average. This context is critical for residents: the 1-in-246 monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the national average, which would likely translate to a much higher frequency in a comparable-sized urban area. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the impact of Yaxley's rural-adjacent character, where lower population density and fewer commercial hubs may naturally limit crime opportunities. While the previous month's rate was slightly higher, the December figures suggest that local factors — such as seasonal reductions in burglary and vehicle crime — are reinforcing a safer environment for residents, even as certain categories like other theft and robbery show unexpected spikes.