St Neots Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.9% of all crimes in St Neots during November 2024, a category that performed better than the UK average, recording 2.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This 19% deficit suggests a more controlled environment for violent crime in the area, potentially influenced by local policing strategies or community factors. The second most common offence was anti-social behaviour, which contributed 23.3% of total crimes but exceeded the UK average by 26%. This discrepancy may reflect the built-up character of St Neots, where higher population density and commercial activity can amplify such incidents. Shoplifting, at 6.5% of total crimes, was 42% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the area's retail profile and stronger shop security measures. Seasonal factors in November, including darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period, likely influenced crime patterns, with public order offences surging amid Bonfire Night events. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 19.7% below the UK average, underscores St Neots' position as a relatively safe area, though the month-on-month rise from 6.0 per 1,000 indicates a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.

Public order offences surged by 200% in November, rising from 3 to 9 cases. This sharp increase may be linked to Bonfire Night events, which often draw large crowds and can strain local policing resources. Meanwhile, theft from the person doubled, jumping from 0 to 3 incidents, suggesting heightened vulnerability during darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 92.3%, from 26 to 50 cases, indicating potential pressures from seasonal gatherings or economic factors. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 71.4% (7 to 2), possibly due to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. Drug-related offences decreased by 42.9% (7 to 4), which could reflect temporary disruptions in supply chains or enforcement efforts. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal rhythms and local crime dynamics, with some categories showing marked volatility compared to the previous month.

St Neots' crime rate rose by 2.8% from 6.0 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2024 compared to the previous month. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 19.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure shows approximately 7 crimes reported each day, translating to one crime occurring for roughly every 163 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests a relatively low frequency of crime relative to the population size, though the increase from October may warrant attention to emerging patterns. The population context further highlights that the rate is proportionally lower than the UK average, reinforcing the area's position as a safer-than-average location despite the month-on-month rise. These figures provide a baseline for residents to contextualise local safety levels against both regional and national benchmarks.