St Ives Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Ives (Huntingdonshire) maintained a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents in April 2024, placing it 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This consistent underperformance relative to national figures suggests systemic factors that may contribute to lower crime levels in this built-up area. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (29.9% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (14.3%), and criminal damage and arson (11.7%). These figures align with patterns typical of small urban centres where community cohesion and local policing may play a role in crime suppression. Seasonal context in April—marked by Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced crime dynamics. While violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average by 45%, the area’s lower overall rate contrasts with national trends, indicating potential success in local crime prevention strategies. However, the high proportion of violent crimes (23 total) compared to property crimes (35) suggests a unique balance of risk factors, tied to the area’s social fabric and economic profile. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the Easter shopping period, further underscores this divergence from broader UK patterns.

April 2024 saw notable month-on-month declines in several categories, with other crime falling by 85.7% (from 7 to 1) and drugs-related offences dropping by 75.0% (from 4 to 1). These reductions may reflect temporary factors such as seasonal lulls or targeted interventions. Conversely, burglary increased by 100.0% (from 0 to 1), and possession of weapons rose by the same margin, highlighting isolated but concerning trends. The area’s bicycle theft rate stood at 0.4 per 1,000, 471% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000—a stark anomaly that may relate to local cycling infrastructure or unsecured bike storage. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining a significant category (23 total), were 45% below the UK average, indicating effective measures in addressing violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was also 43% below the national rate, linked to community engagement initiatives or the area’s smaller population density. These mixed results illustrate the combination of local conditions and national trends, with some categories showing marked improvement while others require closer attention.

St Ives’ crime rate in April 2024 (4.6 per 1,000) marked an 18.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period—a figure that, while modest, provides context for local residents assessing risk. Monthly exposure data reveals that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, St Ives’ population-scaled perspective highlights its position as a safer community, with crime rates across multiple categories consistently below national benchmarks. For instance, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were both 40% and 15% below UK averages, respectively. However, the stark contrast in bicycle theft rates—471% above the UK average—raises questions about local vulnerabilities. These figures, when considered alongside the area’s 16,924 residents, illustrate a nuanced picture where some crime types are effectively managed while others warrant further scrutiny.