St Neots Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture in St Neots during September 2024, accounting for 36.5% of all reported incidents. This category, which saw 66 cases, remained 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, highlighting a consistent trend in this built-up area. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents placed St Neots 32.5% below the national average, a gap that reflects both the town’s characteristics and broader regional patterns. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, decreased by 45.2% compared to August, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the winding down of summer activities and the start of the academic year. The town’s relatively low crime density appears to be reinforced by its infrastructure: vehicle crime, while 11% above the UK average, was modest at 0.5 per 1,000, possibly linked to local parking arrangements. September’s climate—nights drawing in and the return of students to nearby universities—may have contributed to shifts in crime patterns, with increased focus on domestic and personal security. This month’s data underscores the combination of local demographics, geography, and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime trends, while maintaining the area’s position as a relatively safe part of the UK.

September saw sharp increases in burglary (+600%), other crime (+400%), and possession of weapons (+200%), reflecting a significant shift in crime patterns. These rises contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (-45.2%) and shoplifting (-43.8%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity rather than an overall surge. Violent crimes, which accounted for 36.5% of all incidents, remained 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, illustrating a persistent gap in this category. The local rate for vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) was 11% above the UK average, possibly linked to the town’s transport infrastructure and parking arrangements. For residents, the 6 daily reported crimes offer a tangible measure of local crime frequency, though the overall rate remains lower than national benchmarks.

St Neots’ crime rate in September 2024 rose by 4.7% compared to August, moving from 4.9 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s broader position well below the UK average. Locally, 6 crimes were reported per day in September, a figure that provides context for the pace of incidents in a town of 35,038 people. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area. When scaled to population size, St Neots’ rate remains significantly lower than the UK’s 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent pattern of lower crime density in this built-up area. The slight increase in September may align with seasonal shifts, such as the return of students to local universities and the transition from summer to autumn, which can influence social dynamics and public space usage.