St Neots Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 saw a notable shift in crime patterns in St Neots, a built-up area within Huntingdonshire. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents placed the area 26.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a position that has likely been reinforced by the area’s character as a largely residential and commuter-focused town. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and criminal damage and arson (12.0%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 23% of all crimes. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may partly explain the prominence of public order offences and violence, though the area’s lower rates of theft from the person (1.0%) and shoplifting (5.2%) suggest a lower density of retail spaces compared to major urban centres. The relatively low rate of burglary (2.6%) aligns with the area’s built-up character, which may offer more secure housing stock than more rural regions. These figures highlight a crime profile shaped by local demographics and infrastructure, with property crimes making up 36.9% of the total, compared to 44.3% in the UK. The data underscores that while St Neots remains a generally safe area, specific crime types warrant targeted attention as seasonal and environmental factors continue to influence patterns.

April 2023 revealed stark contrasts in month-on-month crime trends, with bicycle theft surging by 100%—from one to two incidents—despite its small absolute value. This jump, coupled with a 35.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as Easter-related gatherings or increased outdoor activity during spring. Conversely, other crime dropped by 62.5%, from 16 to 6 incidents, which may reflect improved community engagement or more effective local policing efforts. The area’s performance against UK averages also highlights divergence in specific categories: violence and sexual offences (23% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (41% below) demonstrate a lower prevalence of these issues compared to the national picture, while criminal damage and arson (15% above UK average) and other crime (54% above UK average) indicate pockets of concern. For residents, the 38.5% rise in public order offences—now 18 incidents—suggests a need for vigilance in public spaces, particularly during weekends or holidays. These fluctuations illustrate how localized dynamics, from housing stock to community events, can drive crime patterns in ways that differ from broader national trends.

St Neots’ crime rate in April 2023 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 9.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reflects a broader trend of relative stability in the area’s safety profile. On a daily basis, the 192 total crimes reported in April translate to an average of six crimes per day—a figure that, while consistent with the area’s built-up nature, remains well below the UK average. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime per every 182 residents underscores the relatively low risk faced by St Neots residents compared to the national average. This is particularly evident in categories like burglary and theft from the person, where the area’s rates are 67% and 17% below the UK average, respectively. The population context also highlights the significance of the 100% increase in bicycle theft: with only two incidents reported in April, this change represents a small but notable shift in local crime dynamics. The contrast between St Neots’ low rates of violent crime and the UK’s higher prevalence of such offences further illustrates the area’s distinct characteristics, likely shaped by its commuter-oriented infrastructure and lower population density than major urban centres. These figures illustrate a community where crime remains largely contained, but localized spikes—such as the rise in public order offences—require ongoing monitoring.