Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, placing it 38.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area’s consistent underperformance relative to national figures, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and public order offences (11.1%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the prominence of violent and disorderly incidents, though the area’s overall safety remains markedly higher than the UK average. Yaxley’s crime rate is 38.2% below the UK average, a gap that reflects both the area’s low population density and its relative isolation from major urban centres. While violent crime rates in Yaxley (2.2 per 1,000) are 15% below the UK average, the proportion of anti-social behaviour is 37% below national levels, suggesting a community-focused approach to crime prevention. The data also reveals a 29% above-average rate for burglary, an outlier that may be linked to specific local factors such as housing stock or seasonal property-related activities. This contrast between property crime and violent crime trends highlights the need for targeted interventions that address both community safety and specific vulnerabilities.

November 2024 saw a 400% increase in public order offences, rising from one incident to five, a stark shift that may reflect the impact of Bonfire Night events or heightened tensions during the holiday season. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 23.5% (from 17 to 21 cases), potentially linked to the combination of darker evenings and increased foot traffic around retail areas during Black Friday. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (from three to two incidents), due to reduced car usage during the month or improved local security measures. The burglary rate in Yaxley (0.4 per 1,000) is 29% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a divergence that stands out against the area’s otherwise strong performance. This anomaly may warrant closer scrutiny, particularly given the absence of other property crime increases. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 25%, and shoplifting dropped by 57% compared to UK averages, indicating that Yaxley’s community-focused policing or seasonal factors may be effectively mitigating these specific risks. Residents should note the sharp rise in public order offences, as this could signal a need for increased community engagement or event-specific policing during future November festivities.

Yaxley’s crime rate in November 2024 (4.7 per 1,000) represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day during the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 213 residents over the course of November. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the national average, underscoring Yaxley’s status as a relatively safe built-up area within Huntingdonshire. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime in Yaxley is markedly lower than in many comparable UK regions. While the previous month’s rate was slightly higher, the sustained reduction in crime over recent months suggests that local initiatives or seasonal factors may be contributing to this trend. The absence of major spikes in property crime, combined with the sharp rise in public order offences, indicates a combination of community dynamics and external events. For residents, this means that while the overall risk of encountering crime remains low, vigilance during peak activity periods—such as Bonfire Night or Black Friday—may still be necessary to address the specific vulnerabilities highlighted by the data.