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 July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ives East crime rate of 1.25 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Ives East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Redmoor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rubens Way with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • 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 areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the St Ives East has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Ives East)CrimesRank (St Ives East)CrimesRank (St Ives East)
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 Ives South81 4800 5724 6
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
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 East 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20242
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20259
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 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 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

High Crime Locations St Ives East in July 2025

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

1. Barley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Redmoor Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Rubens Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Swan Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leger Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Burstellars (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Kingsbrook (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Stephenson Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dart Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Renoir Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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