St Neots Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, St Neots recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a balance between property and violent crime, with the latter accounting for 33.7% of all incidents and the former for 36.6% (75 out of 202 total crimes). Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. The area's lower-than-average violent crime rate may be influenced by local initiatives or demographic factors. Seasonal context, such as darker evenings and Halloween, may have contributed to spikes in public order offences and anti-social behaviour, though these were offset by a 25% decline in anti-social behaviour cases compared to the previous month. Vehicle crime, however, emerged as a notable outlier, with rates 43% above the UK average, likely linked to the area's commuter traffic or unsecured parking. The overall crime profile suggests a generally safe built-up area, though targeted interventions may be needed to address specific vulnerabilities such as vehicle security and bicycle theft. The interplay of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and community dynamics likely shapes these patterns, though further analysis would be required to pinpoint exact drivers.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+200%), public order offences (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%), all of which may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween activities. These spikes contrast with a notable 25% decrease in anti-social behaviour, possibly reflecting heightened community efforts during the month. Violent crime, though still the largest category (33.7% of total incidents), remained 29% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Vehicle crime, however, stood out as 43% above the UK average, a figure that may be explained by the area's commuter traffic patterns or unsecured vehicle storage in residential zones. For residents, the doubling of bicycle theft cases highlights a specific risk that warrants attention, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or limited surveillance.

St Neots' crime rate in October 2025 rose by 8.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. Daily crime figures reveal an average of seven crimes per day, a number that, while steady, underscores the ongoing need for community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 173 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate, when scaled to the area's population of 35,008, highlights the relative safety of St Neots compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the increase, the area remains significantly below the UK average in most crime categories. This contrast suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be contributing to the lower rates, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.