Yaxley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 saw Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) maintain a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 23.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.8% of all reported crimes, followed by public order (11.5%) and anti-social behaviour (9.6%). This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of February as a winter month, when low outdoor activity may shift crime dynamics towards indoor spaces and community hubs. While property crimes remained relatively low (9 incidents), the significant share of violent crimes suggests local factors such as social interactions in residential areas or public venues may play a role. The area's anti-social behaviour rate was 52% below the UK average, reflecting a stable community environment or effective local policing strategies. However, the absence of major seasonal events or high-profile incidents means these patterns remain consistent with Yaxley's historical crime trends, which suggest a generally low-risk environment for residents.

February 2024 marked a notable shift in crime trends for Yaxley, with three categories seeing 100% month-on-month increases: drugs (from 0 to 2 incidents), robbery (from 0 to 1), and theft from the person (from 0 to 1). These spikes contrast with a 75% decrease in criminal damage and arson (from 4 to 1) and a 58.3% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 12 to 5). The surge in drug-related incidents may reflect heightened enforcement activity or changes in local supply chains, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Violence and sexual offences remained high, at 20% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 52% below the national rate. Residents may find the 100% increase in robbery particularly concerning, as it represents a complete absence of such incidents in January. The sharp decline in criminal damage and arson could indicate seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter, or improved community engagement efforts. These shifts highlight the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging issues while maintaining the area's overall safety profile.

Yaxley's crime rate in February 2024 rose slightly to 5.4 per 1,000 from 5.3 per 1,000 in January, a 2.1% increase. This translates to approximately 2 crimes reported per day across the area's 9,601 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. Compared to the UK average, Yaxley's crime rate remains significantly lower, with the area's overall safety profile continuing to outperform national benchmarks. The daily crime count of 2 incidents is lower than the UK average of approximately 3.3 crimes per day (based on national figures). For residents, this means a lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to the average UK location, though the recent increases in specific categories warrant attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Yaxley's crime rate is among the lowest in the country, with the area's small size and likely rural character contributing to its lower incidence of property crimes and violent incidents compared to larger urban centres.