South Cambridgeshire vs St Ives

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    South Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      St Ives Cambridgeshire Constabulary

      South Cambridgeshire vs St Ives Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      South Cambridgeshire
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      8,074 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      St Ives
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      3,096 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Cambridgeshire
      B St Ives
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,074
      3,096
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,918
      3,567
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.5%
      ↓13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Cambridgeshire
      B St Ives
      Violent Crime
      2,770 ↓9%
      1,155 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,547 ↓11%
      579 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      576 ↓6%
      201 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      488 ↓13%
      147 ↑21%
      Burglary
      490 ↓9%
      123 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      697 ↓12%
      237 ↓26%
      Drugs
      269 ↑101%
      139 ↑25%
      Public Order
      413 ↓15%
      152 ↓20%
      Robbery
      43 ↑26%
      9 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      333 ↓43%
      196 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      26 ↓19%
      6 ↓78%
      Bicycle Theft
      107 ↑41%
      27 ↓44%
      Possession of Weapons
      110 ↑75%
      43 ↓19%
      Other Crime
      205 ↓7%
      82 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Ives is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Cambridgeshire safer than St Ives?

      South Cambridgeshire has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,074 crimes in the last 12 months. St Ives has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 3,096 crimes. St Ives scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      South Cambridgeshire shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.5% — 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 South Cambridgeshire and St Ives?

      In South Cambridgeshire, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,770 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 South Cambridgeshire and St Ives?

      South Cambridgeshire recorded 1,547 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 South Cambridgeshire vs St Ives?

      Violent crime in South Cambridgeshire totalled 2,770 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 South Cambridgeshire and St Ives in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Cambridgeshire recorded 8,918 crimes (now 8,074, a change of -9.5%). St Ives recorded 3,567 crimes previously (now 3,096, -13.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South 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. South Cambridgeshire has a resolution rate of 47.1% and St Ives has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Cambridgeshire and St Ives?

      South 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 South 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 South Cambridgeshire or St Ives on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South 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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