Crime in St Ives East: statistics, rates and trends
325 crimes were recorded in St Ives East in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Ives East at a glance
- Crime trends in St Ives East
- Types of crime in St Ives East
- St Ives East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Ives East
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Ives East
- Population and deprivation in St Ives East
- Questions about crime in St Ives East
- About this data
325 crimes were recorded in St Ives East in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Ives East has the 3,077th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Ives East | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 325 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.6 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,685 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Ives East was highest in the year to July 2018 (408 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (263). Over the whole period it fell 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 325 | 48.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 263 | 39.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 279 | 41.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 302 | 45.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 356 | 53.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 346 | 51.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 379 | 56.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 379 | 56.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 408 | 61.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Ives East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+58%) and violence and sexual offences (+28%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-29%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 18.2 | 0.53 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 8.5 | 0.56 | +58% |
| Drugs | 27 | 4.0 | 1.24 | +350% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.6 | 0.43 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -28% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -11% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.1 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.78 | +10% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Ives East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Ives East recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Ives East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Ives East recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Ives East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Ives East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Ives East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Ives East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Ives East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Ives East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Ives East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Ives East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Ives East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Ives East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Ives East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Ives East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Ives East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Ives East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Ives East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Ives East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Ives East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Ives East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Ives East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Ives East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Ives East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Ives East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Ives East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Ives East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ives East |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives West | 143 | 47.5 | -2% |
| St Ives South | 661 | 86.3 | +77% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 272 | 36.2 | -26% |
| Fenstanton | 243 | 46.8 | -4% |
| Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 383 | 48.1 | -1% |
| Huntingdon East | 500 | 60.1 | +24% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,167 | 176.6 | +263% |
| Somersham | 147 | 48.3 | -1% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in St Ives East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Constable Road | 34 |
| On or near Leger Close | 20 |
| On or near Waveney Road | 18 |
| On or near Ilex Road | 15 |
| On or near Barley Close | 12 |
| On or near Stephenson Road | 10 |
| On or near Bittern Close | 8 |
| On or near Erica Road | 8 |
| On or near Lancaster Drive | 8 |
| On or near Forsythia Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Ives East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
St Ives East has an estimated population of 6,685. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Ives East sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Ives East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is St Ives East a safe place to live?
St Ives East recorded 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in St Ives East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in St Ives East going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives East was up 24% on the year before: 325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 263 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Ives East?
St Ives East is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to St Ives East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.