Camborne Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Camborne's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.6% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.8%) and drugs-related incidents (10.4%). This pattern aligns with Camborne's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential, industrial, and tourist areas, where seasonal factors like post-holiday transitions and reduced retail footfall may influence crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences in Camborne were 31% higher than the UK average, a figure that may reflect local concentrations of nightlife activity or social interactions in the town's core areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 69% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or lower levels of public disorder in residential zones. The seasonal context of January—marked by shorter daylight hours and post-Christmas economic activity—may contribute to shifts in crime patterns, though these connections remain speculative without further analysis.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2025 was a 750% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 2 to 17 incidents. This surge far outpaced other categories, with possession of weapons also seeing a 300% increase (from 1 to 4 cases). These spikes contrast sharply with declines in anti-social behaviour (-65%), shoplifting (-50%), and burglary (-50%), suggesting shifting priorities or resources among offenders. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, comprising nearly half of all crimes, but their rate (3.3 per 1,000) was 31% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge. Drugs-related incidents in Camborne were 169% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect regional differences in drug markets or enforcement practices. Meanwhile, vehicle crime was 76% below the UK average, possibly due to Camborne's lower density of car parks or fewer opportunities for such offences. For residents, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes may signal a need for heightened awareness in areas with higher concentrations of transient populations or commercial premises.

Camborne's crime rate in January 2025 (7.0 per 1,000) represented an 18.0% increase from December's rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This shift translates to approximately 5 crimes reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that, while modest, reflects the town's ongoing engagement with local policing challenges. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly lower than the average for similarly sized UK towns. This statistic, however, does not account for the uneven distribution of crime types: while property crimes were relatively low (40 incidents, or 24.4% of total crimes), violent crimes accounted for nearly half of all reports. The population context—23,407 residents—means that Camborne's crime rates must be interpreted within the framework of its compact, coastal geography, where community policing efforts may have a more direct impact than in larger urban centres. The 18% monthly increase, though significant, remains within the bounds of typical seasonal fluctuations, with post-holiday periods often associated with shifts in crime patterns.