St Ives (Cornwall) Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in St Ives (Cornwall), 10.6 crimes were recorded in September 2025 — 43.2% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly two crimes per day for residents, with one reported crime occurring for every 94 residents over the course of the month. The data highlights a stark contrast between local patterns and national averages: violence and sexual offences, which make up 49.1% of all crimes, are 102% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 24.6% of total crimes, is also 122% above the UK rate. These figures suggest a concentrated challenge in addressing violent and disruptive incidents, which may be linked to the area’s seasonal rhythms. September marks the start of the academic year, with university freshers arriving and school children returning to classes, potentially contributing to increased tensions in public spaces. The coastal character of St Ives, with its mix of tourist activity and residential communities, could also influence patterns. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences were both below UK averages, indicating some areas of relative safety. The balance between property and violent crime shifted with violent crimes accounting for over half of all incidents, a trend consistent with the UK’s broader focus on tackling violence in similar coastal towns.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), marking a new category for the month. Other theft also rose by 33.3%, possibly linked to seasonal transitions as tourists and students return to the area. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 60%, from 5 to 2 incidents, likely reflecting the waning of summer tourist activity. Violent crimes rose by 16.7%, with 28 incidents reported — 102% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a persistent challenge in managing violence in public spaces, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, at 24.6% of total incidents, and was 122% above the UK average. The data also shows that burglary, drugs, and vehicle crime were all below UK averages, though vehicle crime’s sudden appearance may warrant closer attention. For residents, the 24% decrease in the overall crime rate from August (14.0 to 10.6 per 1,000) offers a glimmer of progress, but the elevated rates for violent and anti-social crimes remain a pressing concern.

The crime rate in St Ives (Cornwall) fell by 24% in September 2025 compared to the previous month, dropping from 14.0 to 10.6 per 1,000 residents. While this reduction is notable, the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in September — a figure that, while manageable, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 94 residents, a ratio that places St Ives among the higher-risk areas in the UK for certain categories of crime. When scaled to the population of 5,369, the 57 total crimes reported equate to a 1.06% chance of being affected by a crime during the month. This contrasts sharply with the UK’s broader context, where the average resident faces a 0.74% risk. The disparity is most pronounced in violent crimes, where St Ives’ rate is nearly double the national average. For residents, this means that while the overall trend is downward, the elevated risk in specific categories — particularly violence and anti-social behaviour — requires targeted community efforts and policing strategies to address.