Crime in St Ives West: statistics, rates and trends
148 crimes were recorded in St Ives West in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Ives West at a glance
- Crime trends in St Ives West
- Types of crime in St Ives West
- St Ives West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Ives West
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Ives West
- Demographics of St Ives West
- Questions about crime in St Ives West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (59), anti-social behaviour (36) and vehicle crime (10) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,058th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | St Ives West | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 148 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.2 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,009 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Ives West peaked in the year to August 2020 (210 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (105). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 148 | 49.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 142 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 105 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 128 | 42.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 164 | 54.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 154 | 51.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 210 | 69.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 147 | 48.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 136 | 45.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (43% below) and anti-social behaviour (22% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 19.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Ives West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives East | 314 | 47.0 | -5% |
| St Ives South | 680 | 88.8 | +80% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 278 | 37.0 | -25% |
| Fenstanton | 244 | 47.0 | -4% |
| Huntingdon East | 507 | 60.9 | +24% |
| Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 369 | 46.4 | -6% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,160 | 176.1 | +258% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 601 | 55.5 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in St Ives West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chestnut Close” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chestnut Close | 19 |
| On or near Goldie Close | 13 |
| On or near Old Ramsey Road | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Ramsey Road | 10 |
| On or near Green How | 9 |
| On or near Clark Drive | 8 |
| On or near Little How | 8 |
| On or near Redwell Close | 8 |
| On or near Hill Rise | 5 |
Of the 112 crimes in St Ives West with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 24 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 11.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
St Ives West has an estimated population of 3,009 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Ives West average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Ives West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Ives West a safe place to live?
St Ives West recorded 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,058th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Ives West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 59 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in St Ives West going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives West was up 4% on the year before: 148 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 142 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Ives West?
About 3,009 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Ives West?
St Ives West 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.