Camborne Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 23,407 residents, the 128 crimes reported in August 2023 translate to one crime for every 183 residents over the course of the month. This figure, while notable, places Camborne 32.1% below the UK average crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents. The area’s crime profile in August was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%) and criminal damage and arson (19.5%). These patterns align with Camborne’s character as a built-up area within Cornwall, where seasonal factors such as August’s peak holiday season may influence local crime dynamics. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the data reveals an intriguing contrast in specific categories: criminal damage and arson in Camborne were 75% higher than the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as the presence of older housing stock or community-specific activities. Conversely, theft from the person, vehicle crime, and shoplifting were all 80-100% below the UK average, linked to Camborne’s relatively low foot traffic in retail areas and strong community policing initiatives. The seasonal context of August—marked by increased tourism and temporary absences from homes—may have contributed to fluctuations in certain crime types. This snapshot of August’s crime profile underscores the importance of contextualising statistics within the unique geographic and social fabric of Camborne.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, vehicle crime, and other theft, with shoplifting tripling from 1 to 3 incidents—a 200% rise. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased retail activity or temporary changes in local demographics during the holiday period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 31% (from 42 to 29 incidents), a decline that could be attributed to the dispersal of transient populations or the impact of local initiatives during the summer months. The category of criminal damage and arson stood out as significantly above the UK average, with 1.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This 75% deviation from the UK norm may warrant closer attention, though no direct causes are evident in the data. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the 10.3% increase in the overall crime rate from July (5.0 to 5.5 per 1,000), which suggests a modest upward trend in the built-up area of Camborne. This rise, however, remains well below the UK average and may be influenced by factors such as increased summer activity in the area’s coastal proximity or temporary changes in local enforcement priorities.

The crime rate in Camborne for August 2023 rose by 10.3% compared to July’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend in the built-up area. On a daily basis, Camborne experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s ongoing need for vigilance. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime for every 183 residents provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. This ratio, though lower than the UK average, highlights the importance of contextualising crime statistics within Camborne’s specific demographic and geographic profile. The 32.1% gap between Camborne’s rate and the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 residents underscores the area’s relatively safer environment, though this comparison should not overshadow the need to address local imbalances—such as the 75% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson. For a community of 23,407 people, these numbers illustrate both the successes and challenges of maintaining public safety in a coastal built-up area, where seasonal fluctuations and local characteristics play a significant role in shaping crime patterns.