Huntingdon vs South Cambridgeshire

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      South Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire Constabulary

      Huntingdon vs South Cambridgeshire Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Huntingdon
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      5,511 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      South Cambridgeshire
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      8,074 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      47.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Huntingdon
      B South Cambridgeshire
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,511
      8,074
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,799
      8,918
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Huntingdon
      B South Cambridgeshire
      Violent Crime
      1,920 ↓9%
      2,770 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,162 ↑2%
      1,547 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      284 ↓12%
      576 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      237 ↓6%
      488 ↓13%
      Burglary
      166 ↓17%
      490 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      464 ↑5%
      697 ↓12%
      Drugs
      251 ↑56%
      269 ↑101%
      Public Order
      314 ↓14%
      413 ↓15%
      Robbery
      18 ↑0%
      43 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      338 ↓11%
      333 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓35%
      26 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      95 ↑1%
      107 ↑41%
      Possession of Weapons
      75 ↓7%
      110 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      163 ↓15%
      205 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Cambridgeshire is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Huntingdon safer than South Cambridgeshire?

      Huntingdon has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,511 crimes in the last 12 months. South Cambridgeshire has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 8,074 crimes. South Cambridgeshire scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Huntingdon vs South Cambridgeshire?

      Huntingdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Cambridgeshire shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Huntingdon and South Cambridgeshire?

      In Huntingdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,920 incidents). In South Cambridgeshire, it is Violent Crime (2,770 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Huntingdon and South Cambridgeshire?

      Huntingdon recorded 1,162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Cambridgeshire recorded 1,547. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Huntingdon vs South Cambridgeshire?

      Violent crime in Huntingdon totalled 1,920 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,770 in South Cambridgeshire. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Huntingdon and South Cambridgeshire in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Huntingdon recorded 5,799 crimes (now 5,511, a change of -5%). South Cambridgeshire recorded 8,918 crimes previously (now 8,074, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Huntingdon and South Cambridgeshire?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Huntingdon has a resolution rate of 0% and South Cambridgeshire has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Huntingdon and South Cambridgeshire?

      Huntingdon falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. South Cambridgeshire is covered by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Huntingdon and South Cambridgeshire?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Huntingdon or South Cambridgeshire on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Huntingdon and South Cambridgeshire. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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