St Neots Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 35,008, St Neots recorded 187 crimes in March 2024, equating to 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7, a significant disparity that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown of crime types reveals a focus on violent and anti-social incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 29.4% of all reported crimes (55 cases) and anti-social behaviour making up 17.7% (33 cases). These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviours remain key concerns, possibly influenced by the transition to spring and the associated social dynamics. Shoplifting, at 10.2% of total crimes (19 cases), further highlights the role of retail environments in shaping local crime patterns. While property-related offences are lower than UK averages — with shoplifting, criminal damage, and burglary all 18–38% below national rates — violent crime remains a critical area for attention, as local rates for violence and sexual offences are 40% below the UK average. Seasonal factors, such as the lengthening evenings and the shift in clocks during March, may contribute to increased social activity and associated risks, though the overall crime rate remains stable. This context provides a nuanced picture of a built-up area where community-focused policing and targeted interventions may play a crucial role in sustaining the current safety profile.

March 2024 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising from 1 to 2. This jump, though small in absolute terms, highlights a vulnerability in personal safety that residents should be aware of. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 46.2%, with 19 incidents reported compared to 13 in February, a trend that may reflect the start of the Easter shopping season or increased foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour rose by 43.5% (23 to 33), suggesting a possible link to the transition into spring and longer evenings. Vehicle crime fell by 37.5% (from 8 to 5), a decline that could be attributed to reduced overnight activity during the month. Meanwhile, drug-related offences remained 43% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities. The decrease in bicycle theft (25%) and public order offences (20%) suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may be contributing to these trends.

In March 2024, St Neots recorded 187 crimes across its population of 35,008, translating to 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has persisted for several months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 6 crimes reported each day, a figure that remains consistent with recent trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas. This rate is 5.5% higher than the previous month’s 5.1 per 1,000, though the increase remains modest against the broader UK context. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the national average, particularly in property-related offences where local rates are 18–38% below UK figures. However, the slight uptick from February suggests the need for continued monitoring, especially as seasonal factors like longer evenings and transition to spring may influence patterns.