Crime Rate in St Ives West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Ives West

The total recorded crimes in St Ives West, Huntingdonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ives West crime rate of 3.09 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 West, encompassing approximately 4,857 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Ives West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dryden Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Hurstingstone with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Ives West?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, St Ives West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 112 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Ives West recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Ives West had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 132 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Ives West recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Ives West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Ives West has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 22th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total St Ives West crimes were 112. The crime rate of St Ives West in 2024 was 23.06 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Ives West were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.18 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking 25 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
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
Alconbury10 26142 23152 23
Somersham10 25109 26149 24

St Ives West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
April 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Ives West in March 2025

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

1. Dryden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Hurstingstone (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clark Drive (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beech Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Milton Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Goldie Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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