St Ives Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 saw St Ives (Cornwall) record a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.7% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.1% of all crimes (13 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (31.4%, 11 cases) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%, 5 cases). These figures align with the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, though direct links to specific local factors. The transition to spring may have contributed to fluctuations in crime types, with longer evenings potentially affecting anti-social behaviour rates. The rate of violence and sexual offences in St Ives (2.4 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 68% above the national rate. This divergence suggests a unique local dynamic, influenced by the town's seasonal tourism patterns and the concentration of social activity in certain areas. The overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, reflecting the area's relatively low population density and the absence of major urban crime drivers such as high-density housing or industrial zones.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in March 2025 was a 57.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 7 cases in February to 11. This surge may be linked to the extended evenings of spring and the influx of seasonal visitors, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Concurrently, burglary saw a 100% increase, with one case reported compared to none in February. This spike, while statistically significant, remains an isolated incident in an area with historically low burglary rates. Violence and sexual offences rose by 8.3% (12 to 13 cases), though the rate (2.4 per 1,000) remains 12% below the UK average. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by 75% (4 to 1), and public order offences dropped by 50% (2 to 1), suggesting potential improvements in local policing efforts or self-regulation among residents. The category of 'other theft' also declined by 33.3% (3 to 2 cases), indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime statistics in small communities, where even minor changes can create significant percentage swings. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 57.1% rise in anti-social behaviour, which may warrant increased community engagement or targeted interventions.

St Ives' crime rate in March 2025 (6.5 per 1,000) represents a 7.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reinforces the area's trend of maintaining rates significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear high in absolute terms but is proportionally low given the population of 5,369 residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 153 residents illustrates the relatively low risk faced by residents compared to larger urban centres. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local families, as it suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in St Ives is substantially lower than in most UK areas. The contrast between St Ives' rates and the UK average is most pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour (68% above the UK rate) and violence and sexual offences (12% below the UK rate). These divergences reflect the area's unique demographic and geographic profile, with tourism and seasonal activity potentially amplifying certain types of crime while mitigating others. The population-scaled perspective also underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in keeping crime rates manageable despite the challenges of a tourist-dependent economy.