St Neots Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Neots' crime rate in May 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000, marking an 11.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.0%) and criminal damage and arson (12.3%). The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, increased outdoor drinking, and socialising—may have contributed to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences remains 15% below the UK average, indicating potential local initiatives or demographics that mitigate such crimes. Shoplifting (10.3% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour both show deviations from UK averages, with shoplifting 4% above and anti-social behaviour 6% above the national rate. These variations could signal unique local challenges, such as retail activity or community dynamics, that require further analysis. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between factors that lower crime rates and those that elevate specific categories, warranting continued monitoring to understand the underlying patterns.

May 2025 saw a 400% spike in robbery, with incidents rising from 1 to 5. This dramatic increase, though small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in specific areas or times. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 93.8%, from 16 to 31 incidents, suggesting potential links to seasonal events like bank holidays or increased outdoor activity. Shoplifting also surged by 73.3%, reaching 26 cases—a figure 4% above the UK average. These increases contrast with declines in other theft (-50%) and burglary (-33.3%), indicating a shifting crime mix. Violent crime, at 85 incidents, remains 15% below the UK average, but anti-social behaviour (21.0% of total crimes) is 6% above the national figure. This mix suggests that while some areas of the crime profile align with UK trends, others diverge, possibly reflecting local factors such as community dynamics or targeted interventions.

St Neots' crime rate in May 2025 rose to 7.2 per 1,000, a 7.7% increase from April's 6.7 per 1,000. This shift, though modest, raises questions about local factors influencing the upward trend. On average, 8 crimes were reported daily in May, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 138 residents. This figure, while lower than the UK average when scaled to population, underscores the direct impact on the community. The population context is critical: with 35,038 residents, even small changes in crime rates can affect perceptions of safety. The increase aligns with seasonal patterns typical of May, such as extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the rate remains 11.1% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographics may still provide some protection against crime.