Camborne Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Camborne’s crime profile in February 2024, accounting for 42.3% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents, this built-up area in Cornwall records 21.1% higher crime than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The persistent focus on violent crime contrasts with lower rates of property-related offences, which make up just 25.4% of the total (51 crimes). Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage follow as the next most common categories, reflecting patterns often seen in areas with mixed residential and commercial zones. The winter season, typically associated with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may contribute to the concentration of violent incidents indoors or in public spaces where social interactions are more frequent. However, direct links to seasonal factors alone. The area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of historic and modern infrastructure likely influences crime dynamics. The dominance of violence and sexual offences suggests a need for targeted community initiatives, though no programmes are mentioned in the data. The overall rate, while elevated, shows consistency with previous months, indicating no abrupt shifts in crime trends.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in robbery (+100%) and public order offences (+87.5%), with the latter rising from 8 to 15 incidents. These jumps highlight potential pressures during the winter months. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 40%, and other crime categories dropped by 33.3%, suggesting temporary reductions in certain areas. Violent crime remains significantly above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 3.6 per 1,000 (44% higher than the national rate of 2.5 per 1,000). This stark divergence underscores the area’s unique challenges, particularly in managing interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour also exceeds the UK average by 62%, a figure that may reflect the density of urban spaces or the need for greater community engagement. Residents should note that robbery rates have doubled compared to January, a change that could signal shifting patterns in local safety priorities. The contrast between rising violent crime and falling property-related offences (such as shoplifting, which is 44% below the UK average) illustrates a combination of different crime types, though no definitive explanations are provided in the data.

Camborne’s crime rate remained stable in February 2024, matching the previous month’s rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no abrupt changes in local conditions, though seasonal factors may still influence crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 7 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total of 201 incidents. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 116 residents, a ratio that highlights the scale of crime relative to the community. This statistic, while local-specific, provides a tangible measure of risk for residents. Compared to the UK average, Camborne’s elevated crime rate—particularly in violent and anti-social categories—places it in a distinct position nationally. However, the absence of a UK daily crime comparison means local data must be interpreted independently. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the distribution of crime types varies significantly, with property crimes being relatively lower. This contrast may reflect the area’s unique social and economic dynamics, though further analysis is required to confirm these observations.