St Neots Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Neots’ crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 26.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This positions the built-up area within Huntingdonshire as one of the safer regions in the country, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of crime distribution. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.3% of all incidents (64 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.3%, 47 cases) and shoplifting (10.4%, 22 cases). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public order issues, which may be influenced by the area’s character as a mixed-use town with a blend of residential, retail, and commercial zones. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as the start of summer and longer daylight hours often correlate with increased foot traffic and social activity, potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s performance on property-related crimes is particularly notable: vehicle crime, burglary, and other theft categories all fall significantly below UK averages, with vehicle crime at 56% lower and burglary at 33% lower. This could reflect effective policing strategies or the area’s lower density of high-value targets compared to larger urban centres. While the overall rate remains stable, the shift in crime mix—particularly the dominance of violent and anti-social offences—suggests that local authorities may need to recalibrate resources towards community engagement and conflict resolution initiatives. The data also highlights the importance of context, as the area’s relatively low population density and suburban character may inherently reduce opportunities for certain types of crime, while still leaving it vulnerable to others.

June 2024 saw an 80.8% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 26 to 47 incidents, the largest jump among all categories. This surge, despite the overall crime rate remaining below the UK average, may partly explain the area’s 30.3% share of violent crimes (64 incidents), which is 35% lower than the UK average. Bicycle theft also rose sharply by 100%, from one to two incidents, a change that could reflect increased summer cycling activity or targeted opportunistic theft. Conversely, burglary fell by 50% (from 12 to 6), aligning with the area’s 33% below UK average for this category. Other crime dropped by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), suggesting potential improvements in enforcement or a shift in criminal focus. Vehicle crime remained 56% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s lower-than-national rates for property-related offences.

St Neots' crime rate in June 2024 dropped slightly to 6.0 per 1,000 residents from 6.3 per 1,000 in May, marking a 4.4% decrease. This continues a trend of gradual decline observed over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately seven crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents and local authorities. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 166 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of risk compared to broader UK averages. When scaled to the area’s population of 35,008, this translates to a manageable frequency of incidents, though fluctuations in specific crime categories warrant closer attention. The reduction in burglary and other crime categories, alongside the notable drop in vehicle crime (56% below the UK average), indicates potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors influencing criminal activity. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (+80.8%) raises questions about community dynamics or environmental triggers that may require further analysis.