Carbis Bay Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Carbis Bay, 4.8 crimes were reported in October 2024 — a figure 40.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one crime for every 209 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that may offer perspective on the relative safety of the area. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.3% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (26.9%) and anti-social behaviour (15.4%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, where violence and sexual offences are 25% higher and criminal damage and arson are 120% higher in the national context. October’s darker evenings and Halloween likely contributed to increased visibility of certain crimes, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The area’s low crime rate may reflect its character as a coastal resort with a seasonal tourism pattern, where transient populations and limited urban density could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the spike in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights vulnerabilities that could be linked to the area’s seasonal rhythm, such as increased foot traffic or events during the month. While direct causal links, the seasonal transition from autumn to winter may influence both resident and visitor behaviour, impacting crime patterns.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories compared to September. Anti-social behaviour surged by 300%, rising from one incident to four — a shift that could reflect increased social activity during the month. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, with a 133.3% increase from three to seven incidents, potentially linked to Halloween-related activities or seasonal neglect in the built-up area. Conversely, shoplifting, which had not occurred in September, saw a 100% increase to two incidents, suggesting a seasonal vulnerability in retail spaces. The most notable UK comparison lies in violence and sexual offences, which in Carbis Bay were 25% below the national average of 2.7 per 1,000. However, criminal damage and arson stood out as 120% above the UK average, a disparity that may be explained by the area’s unique geography or property distribution. For residents, the 42.3% share of violent crimes in the total monthly tally is a concrete data point that could inform personal safety measures, particularly during darker evenings. These changes highlight the need for localized analysis of crime trends, as national averages may not fully capture the dynamics of a specific built-up area within Cornwall.

The crime rate in Carbis Bay rose by 30.2% from September’s 3.7 per 1,000 to 4.8 per 1,000 in October 2024, yet remains 40.7% below the UK average. This increase, though significant in absolute terms, still places the area well within a safer-than-average context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 209 residents — a monthly exposure that, while non-zero, is markedly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a figure that, when contextualized against the built-up area’s population of 5,444, suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents. The population-scaled perspective is critical: even with the 30.2% increase, the area’s crime rate remains in the lower quartile of UK statistics. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, which, despite a 300% increase, remains 46% below the UK average. The interplay between local factors — such as the coastal resort’s seasonal tourism — and national trends underscores the importance of interpreting crime data through a local lens. While the monthly rate is higher than the previous month, the overall picture for Carbis Bay residents remains one of relative safety compared to the broader UK context.