St Ives Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Ives recorded 40 crimes in October 2025, equating to a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents—2.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to approximately 0.75 crimes per 100 residents, a rate that, while modest, reflects the area’s unique characteristics as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15%) and criminal damage and arson (15%). This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 47% of the total. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter days and Halloween-related events, may have contributed to the rise in criminal damage and arson. Conversely, the decline in anti-social behaviour and public order offences could be linked to increased community engagement during the month or changes in local policing strategies. The area’s relatively low overall crime rate, combined with the specific spikes and dips in certain categories, underscores the need for targeted analysis of local conditions, such as the impact of tourism on crime patterns or the effectiveness of seasonal crime prevention initiatives.

October 2025 saw a 50.0% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 4 to 6 incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with a 57.1% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 14 to 6 cases. Public order offences also dropped by 50.0%, from 2 to 1, and other theft decreased by 25.0%, from 4 to 3. These shifts highlight a notable realignment in the crime mix, with property-related offences declining while violent and destructive acts rose. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.9 per 1,000, are 47% above the UK average for this category, indicating a significant local disparity. Conversely, shoplifting in St Ives was 37% below the UK average, a finding that may reflect the area’s tourism-driven economy, where local retailers might have adapted security measures. For residents, the 50% jump in criminal damage and arson is a concrete data point to monitor, as it could signal seasonal or environmental factors influencing criminal activity.

In October 2025, St Ives recorded 40 crimes across its population of 5,369 residents, translating to 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period. This equates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 134 residents. Comparing this to the previous month, the crime rate dropped by 29.8%, falling from 10.6 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline is particularly notable given the seasonal context of October, which typically sees darker evenings and increased community activity around events like Halloween. The daily crime figure provides a tangible snapshot for residents: in any given day, the likelihood of encountering a crime is approximately 0.019%, a rate that remains well below the UK average when scaled to population size. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the area’s crime burden is distributed across a relatively small community, with each resident experiencing a crime roughly every 134 days on average. This context helps residents gauge the relative safety of their environment compared to both local and national benchmarks.