Camborne Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.7% of all reported crimes in Camborne during February 2025, emerging as the dominant category in the area’s crime profile. This figure, which stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, placed the category 19% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge for local authorities. The overall crime rate for the month was 6.5 per 1,000, a figure that positioned Camborne 3.0% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy, though modest, may be attributed to the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics. As a built-up area within Cornwall, Camborne’s crime picture is shaped by its proximity to both urban and rural environments, with retail and community hubs likely contributing to the prominence of violence and sexual offences. Seasonal factors also played a role: February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have reduced opportunities for property crimes, while indoor settings—such as pubs, community centres, and private residences—could have amplified interpersonal conflicts. The category’s dominance suggests that targeted interventions, such as community policing or youth engagement programmes, may be necessary to address underlying issues. Meanwhile, other theft remained a notable concern, with 15 incidents reported—9.9% of the total—and 30% above the UK average. This category’s prevalence may reflect the area’s retail presence, though the lack of a significant spike in shoplifting (which rose to 11 incidents) indicates that broader economic or social factors could be at play. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.0 per 1,000) suggest that Camborne’s built-up nature, with its compact layout and higher levels of surveillance, may offer some protection against these types of crimes. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour—doubling from 7 to 14 incidents—raises questions about the impact of winter isolation or the stress of seasonal transitions on community dynamics. As the area moves into the spring, monitoring these trends will be critical to understanding how they evolve with changing weather, social activity, and economic conditions.

February 2025 saw a stark rise in shoplifting, with incidents jumping from 2 to 11—a 450% increase—highlighting a shift in criminal focus towards retail spaces. This surge, though still below the UK average for the category (0.6 per 1,000), contrasts with a significant drop in vehicle crime, which fell by 66.7% from 3 to 1, likely due to reduced traffic during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, rising from 7 to 14 incidents, a trend that may reflect the social dynamics of Camborne’s built-up area during winter months. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, 19% above the UK average, underscoring the area’s particular challenges in this domain. The 38% deficit in theft from the person compared to the UK average suggests that local measures—such as increased foot patrols or community engagement—may be effective in deterring such crimes, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further analysis.

Camborne’s crime rate in February 2025 fell 8.0% from the previous month’s 7.0 per 1,000 to 6.5 per 1,000, marking a downward trend in overall crime. This decline aligns with the winter lull typically observed in the area, where reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of Camborne and its proximity to Cornwall’s more rural regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Camborne slightly below the UK average when considering its population of 23,407. This statistic provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The shift in crime mix also reveals a notable decrease in vehicle crime and criminal damage, which may be linked to seasonal factors such as colder weather reducing outdoor activity and targeted opportunities for such offences.