Camborne Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 marked a combination of crime trends in Camborne, a built-up area within Cornwall, where the overall crime rate stood at 10.1 per 1,000 residents—20.2% above the UK average of 8.4. This figure, though elevated, reflects a nuanced picture shaped by seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.1% of all incidents, with 97 cases reported. This category’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents is 44% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to Camborne’s urban density and the social interactions concentrated in its town centre. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, comprising 19.9% of total crimes, with 47 incidents recorded. The 38% gap between Camborne’s rate (2.0 per 1,000) and the UK average (1.4 per 1,000) could be partially explained by the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, which may foster environments conducive to such disturbances. The seasonal context of May—characterized by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor drinking—likely contributed to these patterns. While the overall rate remained above the UK average, the month’s data also showed a notable shift in crime composition, with property crimes (62 incidents) accounting for 26.3% of the total, a slight decrease from the previous month. This balance between property and violent crimes underscores the need for targeted strategies addressing both categories. The relatively low rates for shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000), which are 84% and 15% below the UK averages respectively, suggest that specific local conditions—such as community engagement or environmental design—may be mitigating these risks. However, the persistent elevation in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour highlights the challenges Camborne faces in maintaining public safety, particularly during the transition into warmer months when outdoor activity increases.

May 2024 saw a marked reduction in shoplifting, with a 66.7% decrease from 9 to 3 incidents. This decline may be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the early summer, potentially enhancing natural surveillance. Conversely, the possession of weapons surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 cases, a shift that could reflect heightened tensions during extended evenings. Vehicle crime also fell by 44.4%, from 18 to 10 incidents, due to reduced nighttime activity or improved vehicle security measures. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained 44% above the UK average, with 97 cases recorded—over 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This category's dominance (41.1% of total crimes) suggests ongoing challenges in addressing public safety in Camborne's built-up area. Residents may find the 80% drop in bicycle theft (from 1 to 0 in April to 1 in May) noteworthy, though the figure remains 100% below the UK average, indicating a generally lower risk for this specific crime type.

Camborne's crime rate in May 2024 fell by 13.0% compared to the previous month, marking a notable decline from 11.6 to 10.1 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the seasonal shift towards milder weather and extended daylight hours, which may influence patterns of outdoor activity and policing effectiveness. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 8 crimes per day in May, a figure that reflects both the local context and the broader trends observed in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 99 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative frequency of incidents within a population of 23,407. While this statistic does not account for variations in individual risk, it provides a general sense of the crime environment for residents. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Camborne's crime rate remains 20.2% above the UK average, a disparity that suggests unique local factors may be at play despite the month-on-month improvement.