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 May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ives South crime rate of 6.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
St Ives South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elsworth Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • 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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the St Ives South has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 6.30 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Ives South)CrimesRank (St Ives South)CrimesRank (St Ives South)
Huntingdon North277 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury101 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley82 5772 6817 3
Ramsey92 3995 3798 4
The Stukeleys77 7915 4605 8
St Neots Eatons91 4642 8765 5
Brampton77 6703 7712 7
Sawtry36 15614 9569 9
St Neots East46 9291 19202 20
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton33 17493 14519 10
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots40 13610 10438 15
Kimbolton43 10320 17332 16
Hemingford Grey & Houghton36 14556 12491 11
Fenstanton33 16578 11472 12
Holywell-cum-Needingworth42 11477 15299 17
Huntingdon East42 12523 13467 13
Warboys28 18370 16464 14
St Ives East18 20295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley23 19289 20261 19
Buckden15 22171 21165 21
Alconbury15 21142 23152 23
Great Staughton14 23161 22158 22
Somersham7 25109 26149 24
Great Paxton5 26122 24101 26
St Ives West11 24112 25132 25

St Ives South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202524
March 202522
February 202536
January 202523
December 202423
November 202420
October 202417
September 202423
August 202426
July 202433
June 202462
May 202431

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 20258
February 202516
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202418
July 202419
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations St Ives South in May 2025

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

1. Elsworth Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
4. New Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. The Quay (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Green Leys (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. A1123 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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