Carbis Bay Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Carbis Bay's crime profile in May 2023, accounting for 57.1% of all reported crimes. This category, with 8 incidents, remains 46% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 places the area 67.5% below the national average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring its status as one of the safest communities in the UK. Seasonal factors appear to play a role: longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising in May may contribute to the 8 violent crimes recorded, though these figures remain significantly lower than typical for comparable areas. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (21.4% of total crimes), rose by 50% compared to the previous month, possibly linked to the May bank holiday and increased foot traffic in the built-up area. Other theft (14.3% of crimes) and public order offences (7.1%) remain below UK averages, with the latter category halving in May. This data aligns with Carbis Bay's coastal character, where tourism and seasonal events may influence local crime patterns without elevating rates to national norms. The stark contrast between violent crime rates here and the UK average highlights the area's unique safety profile, likely shaped by its small population, rural-urban mix, and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres.

May 2023 saw a 50% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 3 incidents—a notable shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes, the dominant category, decreased by 11.1% compared to the prior month. of all reported crimes. This category remains 46% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000). Public order offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), reflecting a significant drop in this category. Anti-social behaviour's increase, while modest in absolute terms, may signal heightened social activity during May's longer evenings and bank holidays, consistent with the seasonal context. For residents, the low overall rate—combined with the 67.5% gap from the UK average—offers a clear indicator of the area's relative safety, despite localized fluctuations in specific categories.

Carbis Bay's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 30% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with the overall rate 67.5% below the national average. Over the course of the month, 14 crimes were reported—equivalent to roughly one crime for every 389 residents. When scaled to daily figures, this translates to approximately 0.45 crimes per day, though such low numbers make daily comparisons less meaningful for residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Carbis Bay's crime profile is exceptionally low, with violent crimes accounting for 57.1% of the total but still falling 46% below the UK average for this category. This contrast highlights the area's unique position as a low-crime coastal community, where seasonal factors like extended evenings in May may influence local dynamics without triggering broader trends seen in larger urban centres.