Carbis Bay Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of 5,444 residents, Carbis Bay recorded 16 crimes in November 2023 — a figure that equates to 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 61.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, placing the area among the lowest crime regions nationally. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 37.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 25.0%) and drugs-related offences (2 incidents, 12.5%). The seasonal context of November — marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of dark evenings — may have influenced patterns, particularly in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Violence and sexual offences, which account for nearly 40% of total crimes, likely reflect the impact of reduced visibility and increased social gatherings during the month. The UK average for this category is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Carbis Bay’s rate is 58% below the national benchmark, suggesting a relatively safe environment for such offences. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour and other crimes could indicate a temporary spike linked to seasonal events or transient populations. The area’s low crime rate, combined with its coastal and rural characteristics, suggests that factors such as limited nightlife infrastructure and a dispersed residential layout may contribute to the overall safety profile. This data underscores the need for continued monitoring, especially as the holiday season progresses and additional pressures are placed on local services.

November 2023 saw sharp month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), burglary (+100%), and other crime (+100%), reflecting a notable shift in the crime mix. These rises contrast with a 66.7% decline in criminal damage and arson, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. The category of drugs recorded 2 incidents — 100% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 — a figure that, while statistically significant, remains a small absolute number given the area’s population. This anomaly may be linked to transient populations or specific localised pressures. For residents, the most immediate concern is the surge in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 2 to 4 incidents — a doubling that could signal heightened tensions during the busy holiday season or increased foot traffic around events like Bonfire Night.

In November 2023, Carbis Bay’s crime rate rose to 2.9 per 1,000 residents — a 100% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000. This shift translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 340 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in this small community. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one crime per 30 days, a localised metric that highlights the sparsity of incidents relative to the built-up area’s population of 5,444. When scaled to the population, the rate remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. For residents, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in most parts of the country, though the upward trend from October suggests vigilance may be warranted in certain areas. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Carbis Bay’s crime profile is not just numerically low but proportionally distant from national benchmarks, with the exception of drug-related offences, which exceed UK averages by 100%.