Yaxley Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Yaxley's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This rate reflects a built-up area's typical profile, where violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominate the crime picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.4% of all incidents, with 14 cases reported — a rate of 1.5 per 1,000, 36% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.7%, with 10 cases recorded, aligning with the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, may contribute to the concentration of incidents in indoor spaces. While property crimes (16 cases) slightly outpaced violent crimes (14 cases), the overall profile remains skewed towards personal safety concerns. The area's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK suggests effective community policing or demographic factors, such as a lower proportion of transient populations. However, the seasonal lull may also indicate that local initiatives during colder months are mitigating potential spikes in certain categories.

The most dramatic shift in February 2025 was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This category now accounts for 4.4% of all crimes, slightly above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Similarly, possession of weapons surged by 100%, with two incidents reported — a stark departure from January's zero cases. This jump, though small in absolute terms, is 233% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 75%, climbing from 4 to 7 cases. This category's rate (0.7 per 1,000) is 46% above the UK average, suggesting a localised issue in property maintenance or vandalism. Conversely, other theft fell by 66.7%, dropping from 3 to 1 case, which is 78% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and specific community concerns, with anti-social behaviour remaining the second most common crime at 21.7% of total incidents.

Yaxley's crime rate rose 21.0% in February 2025 compared to January's 4.0 per 1,000, marking the first increase since last autumn. At 2 crimes per day on average, this rate remains below the UK's 6.7 per 1,000 but shows a notable upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 209 residents — a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. With a population of 9,601, the 46 total crimes represent a manageable volume relative to the area's size, though the 21% rise warrants attention. This increase aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas during winter months, when indoor gatherings and reduced visibility may influence crime dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while the rate is lower than the UK average, local fluctuations are still significant for community awareness.