St Neots Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in St Neots, 5.1 crimes were reported in February 2024 — a rate 28.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 198 residents over the course of the month, a figure that provides a tangible sense of risk for local households. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.8% of all reported incidents. This category alone was 32% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of severe interpersonal crime compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 13% of total crimes, while public order offences accounted for 11.3%. These figures align with the area's character as a mixed-use built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where community-focused policing and local engagement initiatives likely contribute to maintaining lower rates of disruptive behaviour. Seasonally, February as a winter month with low outdoor activity may have suppressed certain crime types, though the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences indicates ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal conflict. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in property crime, suggests that St Neots residents face a crime environment that is safer than the UK average, though targeted interventions remain necessary for the most prevalent offence categories.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with a 100% increase in 'other crime' and a 100% rise in theft from the person compared to January. These jumps, though small in absolute terms (from 2 to 4 and 0 to 1 respectively), highlight the volatility of less-defined offence categories. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 43.3% (from 30 to 17), a decline consistent with the winter lull in outdoor activity and reduced opportunities for vandalism. Vehicle crime also dropped 38.5% (13 to 8), likely reflecting lower commuter traffic and fewer vehicles parked in public spaces during colder weather. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture against UK averages: while violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) were both significantly below national rates, public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) were 22% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be explained by the area's proximity to major transport routes, where public spaces see higher foot traffic and thus greater potential for disorder. Residents might find the 100% increase in 'other theft' (7 to 12) particularly relevant, as this category often includes items stolen from vehicles or homes, suggesting a need for continued vigilance in securing personal property.

St Neots' crime rate in February 2024 (5.1 per 1,000) marked a 13.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000, a reduction that may reflect seasonal factors and sustained community policing efforts. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 6 crimes per day over the 29-day month, a figure that contextualises the risk as a relatively low but consistent presence in everyday life. When scaled to the population of 35,008 residents, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 198 residents illustrates the statistical likelihood of encountering crime, though this is an aggregate measure and does not predict individual risk. This rate remains well below the UK average, with the area's overall crime profile continuing to diverge from national trends. The comparison to the UK average is particularly stark in categories like vehicle crime (55% below) and other theft (45% below), which may be attributed to the area's lower population density and more dispersed residential layout compared to larger urban centres. These differences underscore how local geography and demographics shape crime patterns, with St Neots' built-up area benefiting from a balance between urban amenities and rural tranquillity that appears to moderate certain types of criminal activity.