East Cambridgeshire vs St Ives

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    East Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      St Ives Cambridgeshire Constabulary

      East Cambridgeshire vs St Ives Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      East Cambridgeshire
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      4,470 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      St Ives
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      3,096 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Cambridgeshire
      B St Ives
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,470
      3,096
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,191
      3,567
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↓13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Cambridgeshire
      B St Ives
      Violent Crime
      1,626 ↓13%
      1,155 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      863 ↓18%
      579 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      323 ↓9%
      201 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      221 ↑16%
      147 ↑21%
      Burglary
      243 ↑11%
      123 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      362 ↓22%
      237 ↓26%
      Drugs
      80 ↑5%
      139 ↑25%
      Public Order
      192 ↓33%
      152 ↓20%
      Robbery
      14 ↓22%
      9 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      324 ↓19%
      196 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑10%
      6 ↓78%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑77%
      27 ↓44%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓28%
      43 ↓19%
      Other Crime
      119 ↓19%
      82 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Cambridgeshire is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Cambridgeshire safer than St Ives?

      East Cambridgeshire has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,470 crimes in the last 12 months. St Ives has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 3,096 crimes. East Cambridgeshire scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Cambridgeshire vs St Ives?

      East Cambridgeshire shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Ives shows -13.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Cambridgeshire and St Ives?

      In East Cambridgeshire, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,626 incidents). In St Ives, it is Violent Crime (1,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Cambridgeshire and St Ives?

      East Cambridgeshire recorded 863 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Ives recorded 579. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in East Cambridgeshire vs St Ives?

      Violent crime in East Cambridgeshire totalled 1,626 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,155 in St Ives. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Cambridgeshire and St Ives in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Cambridgeshire recorded 5,191 crimes (now 4,470, a change of -13.9%). St Ives recorded 3,567 crimes previously (now 3,096, -13.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Cambridgeshire and St Ives?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. East Cambridgeshire has a resolution rate of 66.7% and St Ives has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Cambridgeshire and St Ives?

      East Cambridgeshire falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. St Ives is covered by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare East Cambridgeshire and St Ives?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see East Cambridgeshire or St Ives on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Cambridgeshire and St Ives. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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