St Ives Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Ives’ February 2025 crime profile reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property crime, a trend that may reflect both seasonal dynamics and local social patterns. With an overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 17.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a figure that positions it as relatively safer compared to the national context. However, the breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences (45 incidents, 48.4% of total) are the most prevalent category, significantly above the UK average for this type (2.4 per 1,000). This suggests that while the overall rate is lower, the nature of crime in St Ives is skewed toward interpersonal violence, which could be influenced by factors such as local demographics or the area’s social environment. Anti-social behaviour also features prominently, accounting for 24.7% of all crimes, further reinforcing the idea that community-level issues may play a role in shaping the crime picture. Seasonal context provides a potential explanation: February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, may contribute to a concentration of crimes in indoor or public spaces, where anti-social behaviour and violence are more likely to occur. This contrast with property crime, which saw 19 incidents (9.7% of total) and remains below the UK average for shoplifting, highlights a divergence in criminal priorities that could be influenced by the area’s economic or residential characteristics. While the overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, the prominence of violent crime indicates a need for targeted strategies to address this imbalance, particularly in light of the month-on-month fluctuations observed in specific categories.

February 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime types, with violent crimes (45) outnumbering property crimes (19) by nearly double. This imbalance suggests a shift in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during winter. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.4% of all crimes, a rate 15% above the UK average, indicating a localised challenge in this category. Meanwhile, month-on-month changes revealed sharp increases in drug-related crimes (up 100%) and possession of weapons (up 100%), though these were offset by significant declines in vehicle crime (down 85.7%) and other theft (down 83.3%). The drop in vehicle crime may reflect reduced traffic during the winter months or increased security measures in parking areas. For residents, the 1-in-182 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible measure of risk, though the elevated rate of violent crime remains a concern requiring further attention.

St Ives’ February 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.8% decline from the previous month’s 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This rate translates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. When viewed against the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, St Ives remains 17.9% below the national benchmark, suggesting a relatively safer environment compared to the broader UK. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is lower, specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain high. This contrast between the aggregate rate and individual crime types highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime persists despite the area’s generally lower overall rate.