Carbis Bay Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Carbis Bay’s crime rate in April 2023 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects the area’s unique characteristics as a built-up coastal community in Cornwall, where tourism and seasonal activity may influence crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (15%) and anti-social behaviour (10%). The dominance of violent crime, particularly in the context of a small population, may be influenced by local factors such as the Easter holiday period, which typically sees increased foot traffic and outdoor activity. Spring weather, with its milder temperatures, may also contribute to higher levels of public interaction, affecting crime dynamics. However, the area’s crime profile remains different from national trends: for instance, violence and sexual offences are 35% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 66% below. These disparities may reflect Carbis Bay’s relatively low population density and the presence of tourism infrastructure, which could deter certain types of crime while creating environments conducive to others. The seasonal context of April—marking the transition from winter to spring—may also play a role, as increased outdoor activity could both raise the visibility of crime and alter the types of incidents reported.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in April 2023 was the 100% increase in possession of weapons, with one incident reported compared to none in March. This category was 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a stark outlier in the local crime profile. Other crime and other theft also saw 100% increases, rising from zero to one and two incidents respectively, though these categories remain below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 50% from four to two incidents, a decrease that may partly explain the overall crime rate’s slight rise. Violent crime remains the dominant category, at 45% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000). The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with violent crimes now accounting for nearly half of the total. Residents may find the 100% increase in possession of weapons particularly concerning, given its sharp departure from historical trends in the area.

April 2023 saw a 5.2% increase in Carbis Bay’s crime rate compared to March, rising from 3.5 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This places the area well below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, with the gap remaining significant at 50.7%. Daily crime figures show an average of one reported crime per day over the month, a rate that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,444 residents. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for every 272 residents, a monthly exposure figure that underscores the area’s relative safety. This context is critical for residents: while the overall rate remains low, the increase in specific categories like possession of weapons highlights the need for continued vigilance. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that even minor shifts in crime type can have measurable impacts on local safety perceptions. The contrast with the UK average is stark, particularly in violent crime, which is 35% below the national rate, suggesting unique factors—possibly tied to the area’s coastal character or seasonal activity—contribute to this divergence.