Camborne Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2023, Camborne recorded a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.3% above the UK average of 7.6. This figure highlights a marked imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the local crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.9% of all crimes reported, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 24.9% of total crimes, also well above the UK rate (1.0 per 1,000). The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings—may have influenced this pattern, as increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to higher levels of anti-social behaviour and violence. Property-related crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were comparatively low, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000, both below the UK averages. This stark contrast between violent and property crime suggests that local factors, such as the presence of nightlife venues or community tensions, may be shaping the crime profile. While the UK average crime rate is typically lower in rural areas, Camborne's built-up nature within Cornwall likely exposes it to urban crime dynamics, though its geographical isolation may temper some aspects of property crime. The data illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the built environment, with violent crime emerging as a pressing concern for residents and local authorities.

March 2023 saw violence and sexual offences account for 44.9% of all crimes in Camborne, a share significantly higher than the UK average of 57% for this category. This dominance of violent crime over property crime—a stark 101 incidents compared to 38—suggests a shift in the local crime mix, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences also contributing to the imbalance. Anti-social behaviour, at 24.9% of total crimes, was 131% above the UK average, potentially linked to the social dynamics of a built-up area during the early spring period. Conversely, shoplifting in Camborne was 39% below the UK average, indicating a relative success in preventing retail theft compared to the national profile. This contrast may reflect local policing strategies, the nature of Camborne's retail environment, or the impact of community engagement efforts. Residents might find the data on shoplifting particularly useful, as it highlights a category where local performance is better than the UK average. The month-on-month analysis, while not explicitly available, is consistent with the seasonal transition: as evenings lengthen and social activity increases, the higher proportion of violent and anti-social crimes aligns with patterns observed in other UK towns with similar demographic profiles.

In March 2023, Camborne's crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents translates to roughly 7 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 104 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the scale of the challenge faced by the community. While the overall crime rate is 26.3% above the UK average, the breakdown of individual crime types reveals a mixed picture. For example, violent and sexual offences in Camborne are 57% above the UK average, reflecting a significant local concern. However, categories such as shoplifting and burglary are below the UK average, suggesting that certain aspects of local crime prevention are performing well. The population context—23,407 residents—adds further nuance to these figures, as the absolute number of crimes (225) must be weighed against the size of the community. This comparison highlights the importance of context: while Camborne's overall rate is higher than the UK average, the disparity in specific crime types illustrates that the local crime picture is not uniformly worse. For residents, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-104 offers a concrete measure of how often crime intersects with daily life, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not reflect daily fluctuations. The data also implies that targeted interventions in violent crime and anti-social behaviour may be necessary to address the areas where Camborne diverges most sharply from the UK average.