St Neots Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Neots recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, placing it 25% below the UK average of 8.4. This figure, while showing a 20.7% increase from April, remains in line with the area’s historically lower crime profile. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (32.6% of total), criminal damage and arson (13.1%), and anti-social behaviour (11.8%)—reflect a mix of persistent issues and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.1 per 1,000, remain 26% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may contribute to this gap. The rise in criminal damage (29 incidents) could be linked to May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, a pattern consistent with other UK towns with similar demographic profiles. Anti-social behaviour. from April, still accounts for 11.8% of total crimes, tied to the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (22% below UK) and vehicle crime (36% below) indicate effective local measures in retail security and transport safety. However, the 29% UK shortfall in criminal damage may signal underreporting or unique local dynamics, such as the presence of community-focused initiatives. Seasonal factors, including bank holidays and extended daylight, likely play a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact mechanisms require further analysis.

May 2024 saw a stark increase in possession of weapons, rising from one to four incidents—a 300% jump. This surge, while still low in absolute terms, contrasts with an 83.3% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from six to one. The shift in crime mix also reveals a notable trend: violent crimes (32.6% of total) now outpace property crimes, a reversal from previous months. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 23.5%, likely linked to the end of school holidays and milder weather reducing public gatherings. Meanwhile, burglary doubled compared to April, aligning with seasonal patterns where longer evenings and increased outdoor activity may contribute to targeted break-ins. The area’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) remains 26% below the UK average, but the rise in drug-related incidents (up 133.3%) suggests evolving challenges. A resident might find the 36% UK shortfall in vehicle crime reassuring, though the 100% drop in bicycle theft underscores the need for targeted prevention in that category.

St Neots' crime rate in May 2024 rose by 20.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.2 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still 25% below the UK average, reflects a shift in patterns that warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of seven crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relative rarity of crime in the area despite the upward trend. When scaled to the population of 35,008, the 221 total crimes equate to a manageable level of risk for most residents, though the rise in specific categories such as possession of weapons and burglary suggests targeted areas of concern. This population-scaled perspective helps residents understand crime as a proportion of their daily lives, rather than an abstract statistic.