Monthly Crime Statistics

Carbis Bay Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Carbis Bay recorded 27 crimes in November 2025, a 31.5% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 63% of all crimes, with a 21% higher rate than the UK average.

27
Total Crimes
5
Per 1,000 People
7.3
UK Average
+49.8%
vs Previous Month

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For a population of 5,444 residents, the 27 crimes recorded in Carbis Bay during November 2025 equate to roughly 0.5 crimes per 100 people. This volume, while notable, places the area 31.5% below the UK average crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000. The breakdown of incidents reveals a stark dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 17 of the total (63%), followed by anti-social behaviour (7.4%) and burglary (7.4%). This pattern is consistent with the area's character as a coastal built-up area, where seasonal factors such as dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night may contribute to increased incidents of violence. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, but Carbis Bay's rate of 3.1 per 1,000 is 21% higher, highlighting a localised concentration of such crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour in the area is 62% below the UK average, suggesting a potential correlation with the community's smaller size and more tightly knit social fabric. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and the annual Bonfire Night—may have influenced patterns of criminal activity, particularly in public spaces where visibility is reduced. These factors, combined with the area's limited urban density, illustrate crime that is both distinct from national trends and shaped by the rhythms of a coastal community.

November saw a marked increase in vehicle crime, burglary, and other theft, each doubling from zero to one or two incidents. This surge in property-related crimes contrasts with the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 63% of all reported incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Carbis Bay was 21% above the UK average, despite the overall crime rate being significantly lower. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 62% below the UK average, suggesting a localised reduction in such disturbances. The rise in vehicle crime, which jumped from zero to one incident, aligns with the seasonal context of darker evenings and increased vehicle use during the festive period, though this remains a small figure in an area with limited car-centric infrastructure.

In November 2025, Carbis Bay's crime rate rose to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 49.8% increase from the previous month's 3.3 per 1,000. This shift translates to one reported crime for every 202 residents over the course of the month, a figure that places the area's monthly exposure in a broader context. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in the built-up area, a local metric that reflects the specific rhythm of this coastal community. When scaled to population size, the 27 total crimes recorded in November equate to a rate that is 31.5% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative safety despite the month-on-month rise. This comparison underscores the importance of local factors—such as the seasonal influx of visitors during Bonfire Night and Black Friday—that may influence crime patterns in ways distinct from national trends.

Crime Breakdown - November 2025

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences173.163%
Anti-social behaviour20.47.4%
Burglary20.47.4%
Other theft20.47.4%
Other crime20.47.4%
Vehicle crime10.23.7%
Criminal damage and arson10.23.7%

Understanding Our Data

How we source and verify crime information for Carbis Bay

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Understanding the Calculations

The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Carbis Bay. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.

Our Information

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Formula Used

Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

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  • Police.ukCrime records from territorial police forces across England and Wales (43 total)
  • Office for National StatisticsPopulation statistics and the Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Home OfficeNationwide crime data and official policy records
  • FOI RequestsAdditional statistics obtained via formal requests to police services
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Page updated: 26 April 2026

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