Carbis Bay Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 saw Carbis Bay maintain a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 77.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national profile highlights the area’s unique characteristics. As a built-up coastal community within Cornwall, Carbis Bay’s low crime rate may reflect its relatively small population and transient visitor economy, which could limit opportunities for certain types of criminal activity. The most common crimes reported were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 40% of the total. These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of late summer, when the area experiences a mix of resident activity and transient visitors. While the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the breakdown of crime types suggests a focus on interpersonal disputes rather than property-related offences. This is consistent with the area’s character as a residential and recreational hub rather than a commercial or industrial centre. The low incidence of property crime—only 2 reports in the month—further supports the idea that the area’s limited retail and commercial presence may reduce opportunities for such offences. However, the seasonal context of September, with back-to-school transitions and the onset of darker evenings, may have influenced the nature of reported crimes, increasing tensions in local communities.

September 2023 marked a significant decline in anti-social behaviour, with a 42.9% decrease from 7 to 4 incidents compared to August. This reduction, coupled with a 33.3% drop in criminal damage and arson cases, suggests a shift in local dynamics that may be linked to the end of summer holidays and the return to structured routines. The crime mix in the area also shows a clear skew towards violent and anti-social offences, which accounted for 80% of all reported crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where anti-social behaviour is 48% below the national rate and violence and sexual offences are 74% below. While these figures indicate strong performance relative to the UK, residents should remain vigilant in public spaces, particularly during evenings when visibility is reduced. The data also reveals that property crimes, though minimal, are concentrated in specific categories. Only 2 property-related offences were recorded, far below the UK average for such crimes. This underscores the area’s low exposure to burglary and theft, potentially due to its smaller scale and the transient nature of its population. For context, the average resident in Carbis Bay had a 1-in-544 chance of being directly affected by a crime during the month, a statistic that places the area among the safest in the UK.

The crime rate in Carbis Bay for September 2023 (1.8 per 1,000) represents a 44.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This decline is reflected in daily crime statistics, with an average of 0 crimes reported per day over the 30-day period. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,444 residents, this equates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 544 residents. This figure is exceptionally low compared to the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be significantly higher. The area’s performance also highlights the importance of population size in shaping crime statistics; smaller communities often see more pronounced fluctuations in crime rates due to their limited population base. Over the course of September, the 10 reported crimes were spread across 5,444 residents, meaning that the likelihood of any individual being directly affected was minimal. This is further amplified by the area’s geographic and demographic profile, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The comparison to the previous month underscores a positive trend in local safety, though residents should remain aware of the seasonal factors that may influence crime patterns as the year progresses.