Crime in St Ives South: statistics, rates and trends
661 crimes were recorded in St Ives South in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Ives South
- Questions about crime in St Ives South
- About this data
661 crimes were recorded in St Ives South in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 239 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Ives South has the 1,621st highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Ives South | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 661 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.3 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,661 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Ives South was highest in the year to July 2019 (827 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (661). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 661 | 86.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 733 | 95.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 727 | 94.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 783 | 102.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 739 | 96.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 706 | 92.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 740 | 96.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 827 | 107.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 786 | 102.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Ives South 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+77%) and public order (+24%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 31.2 | 0.91 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 15.5 | 1.01 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 9.0 | 1.09 | +77% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +24% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -33% |
| Drugs | 31 | 4.0 | 1.24 | +158% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -15% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 0.78 | +91% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 2.3 | 2.85 | -45% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.34 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.31 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Ives South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Ives South recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Ives South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Ives South recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Ives South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Ives South recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Ives South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Ives South recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Ives South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Ives South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Ives South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Ives South recorded 31 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 158% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Ives South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Ives South recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Ives South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Ives South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Ives South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Ives South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Ives South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Ives South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Ives South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Ives South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Ives South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Ives South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Ives South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Ives South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Ives South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Ives South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Ives South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Ives South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ives South |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives West | 143 | 47.5 | -45% |
| St Ives East | 325 | 48.6 | -44% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 272 | 36.2 | -58% |
| Fenstanton | 243 | 46.8 | -46% |
| Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 383 | 48.1 | -44% |
| Huntingdon East | 500 | 60.1 | -30% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 610 | 56.4 | -35% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,167 | 176.6 | +105% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Nightclub | 45 |
| On or near Birt Lane | 32 |
| On or near High Leys | 30 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near Station Road | 29 |
| On or near White Hart Lane | 23 |
| On or near Park Road | 21 |
| On or near Brownlow Road | 20 |
| On or near Goodman Close | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Ives South 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 | 197 | 29.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 119 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
St Ives South has an estimated population of 7,661. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Ives South sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Ives South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is St Ives South a safe place to live?
St Ives South recorded 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in St Ives South going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives South was down 10% on the year before: 661 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 733 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Ives South?
St Ives South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.