St Ives (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate St Ives' crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. This category, with 22 recorded cases, remains 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. The area's overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents is 47.3% below the national average, reflecting a safer environment compared to other UK regions. Anti-social behaviour (16.7% of total crimes) and public order offences (13.6%) follow as the next most common categories, though the latter slightly exceeds the UK average for this type. Seasonal factors likely influence these patterns: January's post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may contribute to lower property crime rates typically associated with festive shopping seasons. The balance between violent and property crimes appears more evenly distributed than in previous months, with 50% of total crimes falling into each category. This contrasts with areas where property crime often dominates, suggesting St Ives' crime profile is shaped by community-specific dynamics such as local policing efforts or social cohesion factors. The relatively low levels of shoplifting (6.1% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (3.0%) may indicate effective security measures in residential and commercial zones, though bicycle theft (7.6% of total crimes) remains 400% above the UK average, pointing to a specific vulnerability in this category.

January 2024 saw a 150% increase in bicycle theft compared to December, with incidents rising from 2 to 5. This surge may reflect seasonal shifts in cycling patterns or unsecured bike storage in the area's residential zones. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 cases), potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 31.3% (from 16 to 11 cases), which could indicate the impact of targeted community initiatives or seasonal changes in social behaviour. The area's violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000 residents) remains 50% below the UK average for this category, highlighting a consistent trend in St Ives' safety profile. Conversely, bicycle theft's 400% above UK average (0.3 vs 0.1 per 1,000) presents a stark contrast, suggesting a need for enhanced cycling infrastructure or security measures. The 6.1% share of shoplifting cases (4 incidents) is 65% below the UK average, aligning with the area's lower retail footfall during January. Residents may find the 26.7% decrease in the overall crime rate (from 5.3 to 3.9 per 1,000) particularly reassuring, though the rise in bicycle theft warrants attention.

St Ives' crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents in January 2024 represents a 26.7% decline from December's 5.3 rate, marking a significant improvement in the area's safety metrics. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day across the 16,924-resident population, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 256 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low when compared to UK averages. This statistic, while specific to St Ives, provides a concrete measure of safety for local residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime prevention efforts—whether through community policing, environmental design, or social initiatives—are likely contributing to this sustained reduction. The contrast between St Ives' 3.9 rate and the UK's 7.4 average highlights the effectiveness of local strategies in maintaining order, particularly in a built-up area where crime could theoretically be more concentrated. These figures suggest that the area's unique characteristics, such as its smaller scale and potentially stronger community ties, may play a role in its ability to keep crime rates well below national benchmarks.