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

November 2024 saw St Ives (Cornwall) record a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents, 3.9% below the UK average of 7.6. The area’s crime profile this month was dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 38.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.4%) and criminal damage and arson (12.8%). This shift in crime mix contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes constitute a smaller share of total reports. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the early shopping rush of Black Friday—likely contributes to patterns observed in the data. For instance, the spike in criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 0.9 per 1,000) may be linked to increased community gatherings and the heightened use of fireworks during Bonfire Night. Similarly, the presence of retail activity during Black Friday could have influenced the modest rise in shoplifting (3 incidents, 0.6 per 1,000), though this remains below the UK average for the category. The area’s relatively low burglary rate (1 incident, 0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) suggests that the built-up character of St Ives, combined with its coastal setting, may deter certain types of property crime. However, the significant jump in burglary and shoplifting this month—both rising from zero to one and three incidents respectively—raises questions about what factors may have driven these sudden increases, particularly given the absence of such incidents in the previous month.

November 2024 brought notable shifts in St Ives’ crime profile, with burglary and shoplifting both increasing by 100% compared to October. This marks the first recorded instances of these crimes in the area this year, a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero reports. The rise in burglary (1 incident) and shoplifting (3 incidents) occurred alongside an 11.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 17 to 15. This decline in violent crime is consistent with broader trends observed in the UK, where the category’s rate is 2.6 per 1,000—9% below the UK average. However, other categories showed marked divergence from the national picture: criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 0.9 per 1,000) were 58% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, while drug-related crimes (3 incidents, 0.6 per 1,000) were 131% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These figures suggest that local factors—such as the area’s proximity to major transport routes or its role as a tourist destination—may be influencing drug-related activity. Meanwhile, the drop in public order offences (from 3 to 2, a 33.3% decrease) could reflect the impact of recent policing efforts or seasonal changes in community behavior. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sudden rise in burglary, which, while statistically small in absolute terms, represents a new risk not previously present in the area.

St Ives’ crime rate in November 2024 rose by 5.4% compared to the previous month, increasing from 6.9 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This places the area slightly below the UK average, but the direction of change highlights the volatility of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the potential for rapid fluctuations in incident numbers. Monthly exposure data reveals that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents—a rate that, while manageable, may feel more pronounced in a smaller community like St Ives. The area’s population of 5,369 residents means that each resident is statistically more likely to be directly affected by crime than in larger urban centres, where crime is often more dispersed. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark contrasts: while violent crime in St Ives is 9% above the national rate for the category, drug-related crime is 131% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s unique demographic profile, such as the presence of transient populations or the influence of coastal tourism on illicit activity. Residents may find the breakdown of crime by category particularly useful, as it allows them to assess the specific risks they face compared to the broader UK context.