Crime Rate in St Ives South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Ives South

The total recorded crimes in St Ives South, Huntingdonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ives South crime rate of 5.60 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 South, encompassing approximately 10,002 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Ives South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Langley Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Ives South?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, St Ives South reported a higher crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 800 crimes compared to 579. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Ives South witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Ives South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 724 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Ives South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Huntingdonshire, St Ives South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Ives South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Ives South has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 5.60 ranking 11th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total St Ives South crimes were 800. The crime rate of St Ives South in 2024 was 79.98 (year) or 6.67 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Ives South were around 724 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.38 (year) or 6.03 (month) ranking 6 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
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
St Ives East22 18295 18287 18
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202536
January 202523
December 202423
November 202420
October 202417
September 202423
August 202426
July 202433
June 202462
May 202431
April 202411

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202516
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202418
July 202419
June 202436
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Ives South in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Langley Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. St John'S Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Birt Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Anderson Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Priory Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meadow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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