St Ives Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continuation of St Ives’ historically lower crime profile, with an overall rate of 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents — 28.6% below the UK average of 7.0. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). This mix reflects the area’s character as a built-up community within Huntingdonshire, where public order and personal safety concerns often intersect. Seasonal factors in December, including the Christmas shopping peak and the darkening evenings, likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns. For example, the sharp drop in shoplifting (61.5%) may be attributed to the reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the festive period, while the rise in other theft could signal a shift in criminal activity towards less obvious targets. The UK average comparison highlights the area’s relative safety, though the presence of violence and sexual offences at 1.8 per 1,000 suggests that targeted interventions may still be necessary to address these specific concerns. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, remains a focal point for local authorities and residents alike as they navigate the challenges of maintaining community safety in a small built-up area.

December 2025 saw one of the most pronounced month-on-month shifts in St Ives’ crime profile: a 75% decrease in possession of weapons offences, falling from four to one. This drop, while not directly tied to any specific event, may reflect seasonal changes in local activity or increased community policing efforts. Conversely, other theft rose sharply by 66.7%, from three to five incidents, marking a significant increase in property-related crime. This shift could be linked to holiday shopping patterns or the movement of goods during the festive season. Shoplifting also declined by 61.5%, from 13 to five, likely influenced by the quieter retail environment over Christmas. Meanwhile, bicycle theft increased by 50%, tied to the festive period’s disruption of normal routines or the presence of unattended cycles in public spaces. These swings underscore the dynamic nature of crime in the area and the influence of seasonal factors.

St Ives’ crime rate in December 2025 dropped to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5. This decline aligns with the end-of-year holiday period, when seasonal patterns often influence crime trends. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents — a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a rate that remains consistent with historical averages for this time of year. The population-scaled perspective shows that St Ives continues to perform significantly better than the UK average, which stands at 7.0 per 1,000. This suggests that local factors — such as community engagement or seasonal activity levels — may be contributing to the sustained lower crime rate. The reduction in violent crimes, particularly in possession of weapons, further reinforces the area’s comparative safety profile.