St Ives Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Ives (Huntingdonshire) recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, placing it 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figures marks a continuation of the area’s generally low crime profile, which aligns with its character as a smaller built-up area with limited industrial activity and a strong focus on community policing. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (31.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (23.6%), and shoplifting (12.5%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic year—likely influenced these patterns. While anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained below UK averages, the sharp increase in shoplifting raises questions about retail security measures and the impact of freshers’ week on local businesses. The town’s compact size and relatively low population density may contribute to its lower crime rates, though the persistence of violent offences suggests ongoing challenges in addressing community safety. This data underscores the need for targeted strategies to address rising retail crime while maintaining the area’s overall safety record.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 350% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 9 incidents, a spike that may reflect back-to-school shopping activity and the return of university students to the area. This surge in retail-related crime contrasts with a 57.1% drop in criminal damage and arson, likely due to fewer summer-related incidents and controlled public spaces. Violent crime remains the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.9% of total offences, though it is 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Possession of weapons rose 100% from 1 to 2 cases, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 43%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. Meanwhile, vehicle crime doubled, possibly linked to increased commuter traffic or seasonal changes in parking patterns.

St Ives’ crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 21.0% from the previous month, falling to 4.3 per 1,000 residents from 5.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer late-night gatherings. Locally, the daily crime count averaged just 2 incidents per day over the month, reflecting a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 16,924, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents during September. Such a monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the persistence of violent and anti-social offences indicates areas requiring focused policing. The town’s compact built-up area and limited industrial activity may contribute to this lower baseline, though the sharp increase in shoplifting and vehicle crime warrants closer examination.