Crime in St Ives West: statistics, rates and trends
143 crimes were recorded in St Ives West in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Ives West
- Questions about crime in St Ives West
- About this data
143 crimes were recorded in St Ives West in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 59 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Ives West has the 3,124th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Ives West | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 143 | 12,940 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,009 | 190,619 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Ives West was highest in the year to July 2020 (195 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (106). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 143 | 47.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 135 | 44.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 106 | 35.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 124 | 41.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 166 | 55.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 176 | 58.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 195 | 64.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 143 | 47.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 133 | 44.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Ives West 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 19.6 | 0.57 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 11.6 | 0.76 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.0 | 0.44 | +12% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +125% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.0 | 0.61 | +350% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +500% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.3 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in St Ives West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Ives West recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Ives West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Ives West recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Ives West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Ives West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Ives West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Ives West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Ives West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Ives West recorded 9 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 up 350% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Ives West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Ives West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Ives West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Ives West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Ives West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Ives West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Ives West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Ives West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Ives West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Ives West recorded 2 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 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Ives West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Ives West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Ives West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Ives West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Ives West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Ives West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ives West |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives East | 325 | 48.6 | +2% |
| St Ives South | 661 | 86.3 | +82% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 272 | 36.2 | -24% |
| Fenstanton | 243 | 46.8 | -1% |
| Huntingdon East | 500 | 60.1 | +26% |
| Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 383 | 48.1 | +1% |
| Huntingdon North | 2,167 | 176.6 | +272% |
| Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots | 610 | 56.4 | +19% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chestnut Close | 18 |
| On or near Goldie Close | 15 |
| On or near Old Ramsey Road | 11 |
| On or near Green How | 9 |
| On or near Ramsey Road | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Redwell Close | 8 |
| On or near Little How | 7 |
| On or near Hill Rise | 5 |
| On or near Hurstingstone | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Ives West 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 | 45 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 24.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
St Ives West has an estimated population of 3,009. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Ives West 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 West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is St Ives West a safe place to live?
St Ives West recorded 47.5 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in St Ives West going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives West was up 6% on the year before: 143 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 135 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Ives West?
St Ives West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.