Camborne Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Camborne’s crime profile in December 2024 reveals a starkly uneven distribution of offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 53.2% of all reported incidents. This imbalance, which places violent crime 25% above the UK average, contrasts sharply with the area’s low rates of property-related crimes such as shoplifting (65% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (75% below). The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and the party season—likely contributes to the elevated proportion of violent offences. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounted for 14.4% of crimes, a figure slightly below the UK average, suggesting that localised tensions are not as pronounced as in other regions. Meanwhile, the low incidence of public order offences (56% below the UK average) may reflect the area’s relatively small population or the effectiveness of community-based policing strategies. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 16.9% below the UK average, underscores Camborne’s position as a safer area compared to national benchmarks, despite the persistent challenge of violent crime. This pattern may be influenced by the built-up nature of the area, where higher population density could both amplify interpersonal conflicts and facilitate quicker responses from law enforcement.

December 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery and bicycle theft both doubling from zero to two incidents each, a 100% increase. This rise may reflect increased holiday-related activity or targeted opportunism during the festive season. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 77.8% (from nine to two), likely due to reduced traffic or heightened awareness during the quieter winter months. The crime mix also shifted significantly: violent crimes, which accounted for 53.2% of all incidents, were 25% above the UK average, while public order offences were 56% below. This divergence highlights a localised emphasis on interpersonal conflict, possibly exacerbated by seasonal social dynamics. For residents, the sharp drop in vehicle crime offers a tangible benefit, with fewer incidents reported in car parks and roads—a direct contrast to the previous month’s higher numbers.

Camborne’s December 2024 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marks a significant decline from the previous month’s 9.2 per 1,000, a 35.6% drop. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as the festive period may see lower public activity in some areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly four crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of localised issues. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, a rate that is lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure figure suggests that, despite the high proportion of violent crimes, the overall volume of crime remains manageable for a community of Camborne’s size. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises the data: with 23,407 residents, the 139 total crimes represent a relatively low burden compared to larger urban centres. However, the balance of crime types—particularly the dominance of violent offences—remains a distinct feature of the local landscape.