Yaxley Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire), 7.4 crimes were reported in August 2025—a rate 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly two crimes being reported in the built-up area, though the distribution across crime types reveals a distinct local profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the month, accounting for 46.5% of all incidents, with a sharp 83.3% increase compared to July. This surge, occurring during August's peak holiday season, may be partly explained by the temporary influx of tourists and the increased presence of empty homes, which aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar rural-urban interfaces. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 23.9% of total crimes, potentially linked to the area's social mix of long-term residents and transient visitors. Burglary, though lower in absolute numbers (7.0% of total crimes), saw a 100% month-on-month increase, raising questions about vulnerabilities in property security during the summer. The local rate for criminal damage and arson (0.5 per 1,000) was 15% below the UK average, reflecting a combination of effective community engagement and the area's lower density of commercial properties. These figures suggest a combination of seasonal dynamics, local demographics, and the built environment, with implications for targeted policing and community safety initiatives.

August 2025 saw a stark 83.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 18 to 33 cases—a jump that outpaced all other categories. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary (from 0 to 5 incidents), suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer months. While violent crime rates exceeded the UK average by 18%, criminal damage and arson fell 44.4% from July, potentially reflecting reduced outdoor activity or heightened community vigilance. Possession of weapons—a category 122% above the UK average—doubled from one to two cases, indicating a small but significant uptick in weapon-related incidents. Residents may find the 1-in-135 monthly exposure rate useful for contextualising risk, though localised hotspots appear to drive this aggregate figure.

Yaxley's crime rate in August 2025 rose 12.8% compared to July, marking the first monthly increase since early 2025. At 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, this translates to roughly two crimes reported every day within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 135 residents—a figure that, while lower than the UK average, reflects a localised pattern of incidents concentrated in specific pockets. With a population of 9,601, the monthly exposure rate highlights that most residents remain statistically unaffected, but those in high-traffic areas or near community hubs may encounter higher proximity to incidents. The daily crime count, though modest, underscores that even low overall rates can manifest in tangible experiences for some residents, particularly during August's peak holiday season when temporary population shifts may influence local dynamics.