St Ives (Cornwall) Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated St Ives’ crime profile in April 2024, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents — 14 cases in total. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000, mirrored the UK average, suggesting no significant deviation from national trends in this area. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 placed St Ives 18.2% below the UK average, a figure that reflects both effective local policing and the area’s unique characteristics as a coastal town with a relatively small population. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 26.5% of incidents (9 cases), a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 that exceeded the UK average by 39%. This discrepancy may be partly explained by the town’s seasonal rhythms, with Easter and spring weather driving increased foot traffic and social interactions in public spaces. Criminal damage and arson (3 cases) and public order offences (3 cases) also featured prominently. The spring season, with its mix of tourist activity and local events, likely influenced these patterns. Property crime remained low overall, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both significantly below national rates — a trend consistent with St Ives’ built-up area status and limited retail density compared to larger urban centres. The interplay of these factors creates a crime picture that is generally safer than the UK average, yet with pockets of concern, particularly around anti-social behaviour, that require ongoing attention.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 125% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 9 incidents, a stark contrast to the previous month. This surge, though unexplained by the data, may be linked to the Easter period’s transient population and increased social gatherings. Concurrently, theft from the person and shoplifting both doubled from zero to one incident, marking a concerning shift in property crime trends. These increases highlight areas where community engagement and policing may need to be adjusted. Conversely, vehicle crime and other theft both declined sharply — by 50% and 83.3% respectively — suggesting potential successes in targeted interventions or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. Violent crime, however, remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.2% of all incidents, a rate (2.6 per 1,000) that aligns closely with the UK average for this category. This balance between rising anti-social behaviour and declining vehicle crime illustrates a complex mix of local dynamics.

St Ives’ crime rate in April 2024 fell by 15.0% compared to March’s 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a decline that aligns with the area’s seasonal patterns. The daily crime count averaged 1 incident per day over the month, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for vigilance during periods of increased activity. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the population of 5,369, underscores the area’s generally safer profile compared to the UK average. The reduction in vehicle crime (from 2 to 1) and other theft (from 6 to 1) suggests targeted efforts or natural fluctuations may have influenced these categories. However, the significant rise in anti-social behaviour (+125%) indicates a shift that warrants attention from local authorities and residents alike.