Carbis Bay Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Carbis Bay's crime profile in January 2025 reveals a combination of seasonal dynamics and local patterns. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—43.7% below the UK average—reflects a generally safe environment, though the month-on-month increase from 2.8 per 1,000 raises questions about emerging trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 45.5% of all incidents, yet their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 28% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be partly explained by Carbis Bay's character as a coastal built-up area, where tourism-driven policing and seasonal footfall patterns could suppress violent crime during off-peak periods. Anti-social behaviour, though less frequent than violence, rose sharply, with 6 incidents reported—100% higher than December. This increase may align with post-holiday dynamics, as shorter days and reduced retail activity could concentrate social interactions in smaller, more densely populated spaces. Meanwhile, property crimes remained low, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (33% below UK average) and other theft at 0.4 per 1,000 (18% below UK average), likely influenced by the area's compact layout and limited commercial zones. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, reduced footfall, and shorter daylight hours—may have shifted crime from outdoor to indoor spaces. These patterns suggest that while Carbis Bay's crime picture is generally stable, targeted attention to rising anti-social behaviour could help maintain its low-crime status.

January 2025 saw a stark rise in anti-social behaviour, doubling from 3 to 6 incidents—a 100% increase. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, points to a shift in the crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most common category (45.5% of total), their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 28% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper violence compared to national trends. Other theft also doubled, reaching 2 incidents, though this remains 18% below the UK average. Public order offences fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes or temporary community interventions. These fluctuations underscore the importance of tracking specific categories, as a resident might find the spike in anti-social behaviour more immediately relevant than the overall rate, which remains comparatively low.

Carbis Bay's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 46.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 2.8 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though significant, remains 43.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 1 incident per day over the month, reflecting a relatively low level of activity for a built-up area within Cornwall. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-247 residents illustrates that most residents experienced no direct impact from crime during January. This figure, while notable, aligns with Carbis Bay's historical position as a low-crime area, though the recent increase suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population context—5,444 residents—further underscores that even a single incident can feel impactful in a closely knit community, particularly when crime types shift unexpectedly, as seen in the rise of anti-social behaviour.