St Ives (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture in St Ives (Huntingdonshire) during January 2026, accounting for 37.4% of all reported crimes—a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 residents (2.0 per 1,000 locally). This category’s prevalence, alongside anti-social behaviour (17.6%) and shoplifting (7.7%), highlights the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its built-up nature and seasonal rhythms. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places St Ives 20.6% below the UK average, a position consistent with its character as a relatively low-crime, rural-adjacent area. The post-holiday period in January likely contributed to the dominance of violent crime, as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have shifted activity patterns toward more concentrated, often indoor, incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average for shoplifting and vehicle crime, remained slightly above the national rate, suggesting localised pressures in community interactions. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 30% deficit compared to the UK average aligns with the area’s lower retail density, which may reduce opportunities for such offences. These patterns illustrate how geographic and seasonal factors intersect to shape crime dynamics in St Ives.

January 2026 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with three types experiencing sharp increases. Other crime surged by 300% (from 1 to 4 cases), vehicle crime rose by 150% (from 2 to 5), and robbery doubled from 0 to 2 cases. These jumps, particularly in vehicle crime and robbery, may reflect seasonal factors such as colder weather driving increased vehicle-related incidents or post-holiday economic pressures. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), and bicycle theft dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), possibly due to reduced outdoor activity during shorter daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour in St Ives was 8% above the UK average, while drug-related offences were 43% above the national rate, indicating localised challenges that diverge from broader trends. These shifts underscore the importance of monitoring specific categories to identify emerging patterns.

St Ives (Huntingdonshire) recorded a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, marking an 8.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.0. This rise, though modest, is tempered by the area’s continued performance relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day—equivalent to one in every 186 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the national context, where the UK average stands at 6.8 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that St Ives remains a low-crime area, with its total crime count (91) distributed across a population of 16,924. While the upward trend from December to January is notable, it aligns with seasonal patterns, such as post-holiday shifts in activity and reduced retail footfall, which may partly explain fluctuations in crime types like vehicle crime and robbery.