St Ives Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Ives' crime rate in January 2025 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.9% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This deviation from the national trend is notable in a coastal resort town, where seasonal fluctuations often influence local crime dynamics. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.8%) and criminal damage and arson (11.9%). These figures reflect the area's unique characteristics, including its compact built-up environment and reliance on tourism, which may contribute to concentrated incidents of disorder and property damage. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely plays a role in the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour suggests other factors at work. For a town with a population of 5,369, the 7.8 per 1,000 rate indicates a relatively low level of crime per capita, but the 94% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average signals a specific challenge. This anomaly may be linked to the area's transient population, including seasonal residents and visitors, who may contribute to spikes in certain categories. While violence and sexual offences remain the most common crime type, their 29.4% decrease from December 2024 aligns with the post-holiday lull, a pattern consistent with other coastal towns. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, slightly lower than St Ives' rate, but the area's rate for anti-social behaviour is significantly higher, a discrepancy that may reflect localised issues such as noise complaints, alcohol-related incidents, or the impact of temporary housing. These patterns highlight the need for tailored community strategies, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour without compromising the town's appeal as a tourist destination.

January 2025 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 233.3% to 10 incidents, the highest recorded count for this category. This increase, from three to ten cases, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, placing St Ives 94% above the national benchmark for this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 33.3% to two incidents, a decline that aligns with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 but suggests a possible seasonal dip in retail-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (12 incidents), decreased by 29.4% from the previous month, a shift that may reflect the post-holiday lull in activity typical of January. The rise in public order offences—doubling to five cases—raises questions about how the area's small population and seasonal tourism patterns interact with enforcement efforts. The 150% increase in theft from the person compared to the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 indicates a localised risk that warrants attention, particularly given the area's coastal location and potential for tourist-related incidents.

St Ives' crime rate in January 2025 rose to 7.8 per 1,000 residents, a 16.5% increase from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This places the area 9.9% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a divergence in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,369, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 128 residents over the course of the month. Such a monthly exposure rate underscores the need for community awareness, particularly given the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While the daily figure may seem low, the concentration of incidents in specific categories—such as the 94% increase in anti-social behaviour above the UK average—suggests that certain areas or groups within St Ives may face disproportionate risk. This contrast with the UK average, which includes diverse urban and rural settings, highlights the unique challenges of a coastal resort town with seasonal fluctuations in population and activity.