Crime in St Ives South: statistics, rates and trends
680 crimes were recorded in St Ives South in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Ives South at a glance
- Crime trends in St Ives South
- Types of crime in St Ives South
- St Ives South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Ives South
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Ives South
- Demographics of St Ives South
- Questions about crime in St Ives South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (235), anti-social behaviour (128) and shoplifting (76) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,537th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Ives South | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 680 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.8 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,661 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Ives South of any year here (680 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 680 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 700 | 91.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 731 | 95.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 789 | 103.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 758 | 98.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 684 | 89.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 755 | 98.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 811 | 105.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 795 | 103.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (37% below) and criminal damage and arson (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 40 to 76 and public order rose from 35 to 48, while other theft fell from 52 to 36 and criminal damage and arson fell from 47 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 30.7 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 9.9 | 8.5 | +90% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Drugs | 31 | 4.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 2.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Ives South; the highest is Huntingdon North (176.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hemingford Grey & Houghton (37.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ives South |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives West | 148 | 49.2 | -45% |
| St Ives East | 314 | 47.0 | -47% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 278 | 37.0 | -58% |
| Fenstanton | 244 | 47.0 | -47% |
| Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 369 | 46.4 | -48% |
| Huntingdon East | 507 | 60.9 | -31% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | -37% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +98% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in St Ives South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Nightclub | 45 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Station Road | 34 |
| On or near High Leys | 30 |
| On or near Birt Lane | 29 |
| On or near White Hart Lane | 22 |
| On or near Brownlow Road | 21 |
| On or near Goodman Close | 21 |
| On or near Park Road | 21 |
Of the 552 crimes in St Ives South with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
St Ives South has an estimated population of 7,661 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), an older population (25%, against 19%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Ives South average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Ives South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Ives South a safe place to live?
St Ives South recorded 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,537th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Ives South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in St Ives South going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives South was down 3% on the year before: 680 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 700 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Ives South?
About 7,661 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Ives South?
St Ives South is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.