St Neots Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in St Neots, 5.2 crimes were reported in February 2025—22.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This rate translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for roughly every 191 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (30.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.2%) and criminal damage and arson (13.7%). These patterns align with the seasonal rhythm of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events. While the overall crime rate remains low, the distribution of crime types suggests a mix of local factors, including the presence of public spaces that may contribute to anti-social behaviour and the potential influence of seasonal transitions on property crimes. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average (2.4 per 1,000), remain the largest single category, a reflection of the area’s demographic profile and the challenges of maintaining public safety in a built-up area with limited surveillance in certain zones. The relatively low rate of burglary (1.1 per 1,000) and other theft (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK may indicate effective community policing or a lower incidence of targeted opportunities in residential areas.

February 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, other theft (+400%, from 2 to 10 cases) and public order offences (+140%, from 5 to 12 cases). These spikes contrast with a 66.7% drop in burglary (from 6 to 2 cases) and a 75% reduction in drug-related crimes (from 8 to 2 cases). The surge in public order offences—now 12 cases, or 6.6% of total crimes—may reflect the impact of colder weather on social interactions. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 127.3% (from 11 to 25 cases), a figure that is 46% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly could be tied to the area’s infrastructure, such as the presence of older buildings or unsecured communal spaces that may be more vulnerable to vandalism during periods of reduced foot traffic. Conversely, the 35% drop in other theft compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) suggests that local measures—such as improved lighting in key areas or community awareness campaigns—may be having a measurable effect. For residents, the 140% rise in public order offences is a tangible concern, as it directly affects the safety of public spaces like parks and shopping centres during peak hours.

The crime rate in St Neots rose by 5.9% from 4.9 per 1,000 in January to 5.2 per 1,000 in February 2025, though it remains significantly below the UK average. This increase is reflected in the daily crime count: 7 crimes were reported per day in February, compared to 6.4 per day in January. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 191 residents, a figure that highlights the relatively low risk profile of the area compared to national trends. When scaled to the local population of 35,008, this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which would equate to roughly one crime for every 150 residents. The contrast between St Neots and the UK is particularly stark in categories like burglary and other theft, where local rates are 63% and 35% below the national average, respectively. These differences may be attributed to the area’s built-up nature, which could reduce opportunities for burglary compared to more rural or dispersed settlements. However, the 13% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average (1.0 per 1,000) suggests that localised factors—such as the density of residential areas or the presence of high-traffic public spaces—may contribute to a slightly higher incidence of this category. For residents, the comparison underscores that while St Neots is generally safer than the UK average, certain crime types require targeted attention to maintain this advantage.