Crime Rate in St Ives East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Ives East

The total recorded crimes in St Ives East, Huntingdonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ives East crime rate of 1.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St Ives East, encompassing approximately 18,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
St Ives East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Constable Road with total crimes: 4
  • Edison Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barley Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Ives East?

To understand the safety of St Ives East, we need to analyze St Ives East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, St Ives East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 295 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Ives East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Ives East had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 287 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Ives East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Huntingdonshire, St Ives East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St Ives East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Ives East has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 18th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total St Ives East crimes were 295. The crime rate of St Ives East in 2024 was 15.98 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Ives East were around 287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.55 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Huntingdonshire)CrimesRank (Huntingdonshire)CrimesRank (Huntingdonshire)
Huntingdon North333 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury99 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley71 4772 6817 3
Ramsey64 6995 3798 4
The Stukeleys77 3915 4605 8
St Neots Eatons61 9642 8765 5
St Ives South56 11800 5724 6
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots66 5610 10438 15
Brampton57 10703 7712 7
Sawtry63 7614 9569 9
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton62 8493 14519 10
Hemingford Grey & Houghton43 12556 12491 11
Fenstanton41 13578 11472 12
Huntingdon East22 19523 13467 13
Warboys38 15370 16464 14
Holywell-cum-Needingworth40 14477 15299 17
Kimbolton30 17320 17332 16
St Neots East35 16291 19202 20
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley16 21289 20261 19
Great Paxton17 20122 24101 26
Buckden13 23171 21165 21
Great Staughton12 24161 22158 22
St Ives West15 22112 25132 25
Alconbury10 26142 23152 23
Somersham10 25109 26149 24

St Ives East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20242
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202426
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20259
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Ives East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Ives East postcode area is presented below.

1. Constable Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Edison Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Barley Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
4. Waveney Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Nene Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Harding Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dart Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Redmoor Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Welland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wheatfields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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