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 July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ives South crime rate of 8.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
St Ives South Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Leys with total crimes: 12
  • Birt Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space 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 July 2025 the St Ives South has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 8.10 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Ives South)CrimesRank (St Ives South)CrimesRank (St Ives South)
Huntingdon North263 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury148 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley76 5772 6817 3
Ramsey70 6995 3798 4
The Stukeleys85 3915 4605 8
St Neots Eatons65 7642 8765 5
Brampton59 10703 7712 7
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots60 8610 10438 15
Sawtry48 13614 9569 9
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton60 9493 14519 10
Hemingford Grey & Houghton47 14556 12491 11
Fenstanton57 12578 11472 12
St Neots East58 11291 19202 20
Huntingdon East37 17523 13467 13
Warboys43 15370 16464 14
Holywell-cum-Needingworth40 16477 15299 17
Kimbolton33 18320 17332 16
St Ives East23 20295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley29 19289 20261 19
Buckden12 24171 21165 21
Somersham19 21109 26149 24
Great Staughton8 26161 22158 22
St Ives West15 22112 25132 25
Alconbury14 23142 23152 23
Great Paxton8 25122 24101 26

St Ives South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202522
May 202520
April 202524
March 202522
February 202536
January 202523
December 202423
November 202420
October 202417
September 202423
August 202426

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202512
April 202513
March 20258
February 202516
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
September 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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

High Crime Locations St Ives South in July 2025

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

1. High Leys (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary1
2. Birt Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
6. Willow Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. A1123 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. Merryland (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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