Camborne Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2025, Camborne's overall crime rate stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 11.5% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This rate reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. These incidents accounted for 37.4% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.7% of total crimes, with a 20% gap above the UK norm. The prominence of violent crime, particularly in the context of March's transition to spring, may be influenced by the lengthening evenings and the associated increase in outdoor activity. While property crime accounted for 28% of total incidents, the category's share was lower than the UK average for shoplifting, which saw a 26% deficit. This discrepancy suggests that local efforts in retail crime prevention may be yielding some results, even as other areas of public safety face challenges. The seasonal context of March—marked by the transition to spring and the adjustment of daylight hours—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, with implications for both public and private space usage. The data underscores a need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour, while also highlighting areas where current measures appear to be effective in curbing property-related offences.

March 2025 saw a 157.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 14 to 36 incidents, marking one of the most dramatic shifts in the month's crime profile. This surge, coupled with an 116.7% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 12 to 26 cases), indicates a growing challenge in managing public disorder and property-related offences. Vehicle crime also spiked by 400%, climbing from one to five reported incidents, a stark contrast to the 49% UK average reduction in this category. While violent crime remained the dominant category, accounting for 37.4% of all recorded crimes, the balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes comprising 28% of the total. This shift may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, which can influence both public and private space dynamics. The decrease in burglary by 75% (from four to one case) and the 26.7% reduction in other theft (from 15 to 11) suggest some areas of local crime management are showing positive outcomes.

Camborne's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 34.4% increase from the previous month's 6.5 per 1,000. This shift reflects a notable acceleration in reported incidents, with daily crime averaging seven cases across the 31 days of the month. Over the course of March, one crime was reported for every 115 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime within the local population. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate is elevated compared to February, the daily crime count remains relatively manageable for a town of Camborne's size. The stark contrast between the current month and the prior one underscores the volatility in crime trends, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which saw substantial month-on-month increases. These figures, when viewed against the broader UK average, further illustrate the unique challenges faced by Camborne, where certain crime types are higher than the national norm.