Carbis Bay Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Carbis Bay’s crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 75% of all reported incidents. This category, which saw a 33.3% month-on-month increase to 12 cases, remains the primary driver of crime in the area, despite its rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents being 23% below the UK average for the same category. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 in May was 65.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the area’s generally low crime environment. Seasonal factors may have played a role in the rise of violent crime, as longer evenings and the approach of bank holidays in May likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising and drinking in the coastal resort. This aligns with patterns seen in similar areas where late spring weather and holiday activity correlate with higher rates of alcohol-related incidents. The relatively low rate of property crimes (3 cases, or 18.8% of total) further reinforces Carbis Bay’s status as a place where violent crime, rather than theft or burglary, is the most pressing concern. While the increase in criminal damage and arson (+200%) suggests a possible spike in local incidents, its rate (0.6 per 1,000) remains close to the UK average. The broader context of a built-up area within Cornwall—a region historically marked by low crime rates—suggests that Carbis Bay’s security is partly a product of its geographic and demographic characteristics, though the rise in violent crime underscores the need for continued monitoring of local trends.

Violence and sexual offences saw a 33.3% increase in May 2024, rising from nine to 12 incidents. This category remains the dominant force in Carbis Bay’s crime picture, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000—23% below the UK average for the same category. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, jumping from one to three incidents, though its rate (0.6 per 1,000) still lags 3% behind the UK average. The stark contrast between the local and national rates for violence highlights Carbis Bay’s unique position as a low-crime area, despite the month-on-month rise in violent crime. For residents, the daily crime count of one incident per day offers a tangible sense of scale, illustrating that even with this increase, the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains exceptionally low in this community.

Carbis Bay’s crime rate in May 2024 rose 14.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.6 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day in May, a figure that reflects the relatively low volume of incidents in this built-up coastal community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 340 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that contextualises the rarity of crime in a community of 5,444 people. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK-wide average, where the equivalent figure would be far higher, underscoring Carbis Bay’s position as a comparatively secure area. The small but measurable rise in crime may partly explain shifts in local policing priorities or seasonal factors from the data alone.