Camborne Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 presented a complex crime picture for Camborne, a built-up area in Cornwall where the overall crime rate stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents — 19.8% above the UK average. This figure underscores the area’s persistent challenges with violent and anti-social crime, which together accounted for 60.8% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, representing 34.4% of total crimes and 24% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 26.4%, a staggering 102% above the national rate, suggesting concentrated issues in specific neighbourhoods or community spaces. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween — likely contributed to the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour, as lower light levels and community events can amplify disorder. Meanwhile, property crimes, though lower in volume than violent offences, still accounted for 22.9% of all incidents, with shoplifting and burglary both below UK averages. This contrast may reflect the area’s economic profile, where retail presence and local demographics influence different crime types. The month’s data highlights a need for tailored strategies to address anti-social behaviour and violence, which remain high compared to the UK, while also leveraging seasonal insights to mitigate risks during darker evenings.

October 2024 marked a mixed picture for Camborne’s crime profile. While overall crime remained stable compared to the previous month, specific categories showed stark shifts. 'Other crime' surged by 100%, rising from 4 to 8 incidents, a jump that may reflect unreported or under-policed activities. Similarly, possession of weapons doubled, with three incidents reported — a concerning trend that could signal heightened tensions or increased illicit activity. In contrast, burglary dropped sharply by 66.7%, from 12 to 4 cases, due to seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings deterring break-ins. The breakdown also reveals violent crimes and anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent issues, with the former 24% above the UK average and the latter 102% above. These figures highlight a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly where anti-social behaviour is concentrated. Residents may find the 7 daily crimes reported in October a useful benchmark for understanding local crime patterns.

October 2024 saw a slight decline in Camborne's overall crime rate, falling from 9.9 to 9.7 per 1,000 residents — a -1.7% change, indicating stability. This rate translates to roughly 7 crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that reflects the area's relatively high population density and local activity patterns. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 103 residents, a monthly exposure that underscores the need for community vigilance. Comparing this to the previous month, the slight drop in overall crime may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the transition from autumn to winter, which can reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that residents still face a higher risk than the UK average, with the area’s crime rate 19.8% above the national figure. This context highlights the importance of localized strategies to address persistent issues like anti-social behaviour and violent offences, which remain elevated compared to the UK average.