Camborne Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Camborne’s crime profile in December 2025 reveals a distinctive balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by the area’s character as a built-up district in Cornwall. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 43.3% of all reported incidents, a share slightly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This aligns with the area’s role as a regional hub with a mix of residential and commercial activity, where interactions in public spaces may increase during the festive season. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant category (12.8% of total crimes), was 14% below the UK average, possibly reflecting local initiatives or the impact of seasonal closures reducing opportunities for disruptive activity. Criminal damage and arson, at 11.4% of total crimes, were 35% above the UK average—a trend consistent with the area’s industrial history and the potential for vandalism in underused spaces during the holidays. The overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, 14.3% below the UK average, suggests a generally safer environment, though the sharp rise in robbery and vehicle crime highlights vulnerabilities tied to December’s unique conditions. The month’s dark evenings and empty homes, as residents left for holidays, may have created opportunities for targeted offences, while the lack of shoplifting incidents—65% below the UK average—could indicate reduced foot traffic in retail areas. These patterns illustrate how local geography and seasonal rhythms intersect to shape crime dynamics, even within a broader context of relative safety.

December 2025 saw a stark increase in robbery, with incidents rising by 200% from one to three. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity in high-traffic areas during the festive season. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, increasing by 125% as more cars remained parked in residential zones during holiday periods. Conversely, other crime and other theft both declined significantly, with the latter dropping by 68.8%—possibly due to reduced opportunities for petty theft as shops closed earlier. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 43.3% of all crimes, a share slightly above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 14% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts to manage public disorder may have had some effect. The drugs category, at 48% above the UK average, indicates persistent challenges in this area, likely tied to the town’s proximity to major transport routes.

Camborne’s December 2025 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.4% drop from the previous month’s 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a notable decline in overall criminal activity. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of the festive period, when fewer people are active in public spaces and businesses may close earlier. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly five crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while not negligible, remains lower than the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. Over the course of December, one crime was reported for every 166 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. When contextualised against the local population of 23,407, this suggests that most residents are unaffected by crime on a daily basis, though the volatility in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in robbery—highlights areas requiring closer attention.