Carbis Bay Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Carbis Bay's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.4 per 1,000, a figure 31.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area's unique position as a relatively low-crime built-up zone within Cornwall. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents, yet remained 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 20.8%, slightly below the national rate, while other theft and burglary incidents—though fewer in number—exceeded UK averages by 43% and 60%, respectively. These discrepancies may be attributed to Carbis Bay's character as a coastal resort with seasonal tourism patterns and limited retail infrastructure compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the predominance of indoor-related crimes, such as violence and anti-social behaviour, over outdoor property offences. Despite the 41.3% month-on-month rise in overall crime, the area's continued performance below the UK average highlights the effectiveness of localized policing strategies or the natural geographic isolation of the built-up area from more densely populated crime hotspots.

February 2026 marked sharp month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+150%), burglary (+100%), and criminal damage and arson (+100%), all of which had previously been absent or negligible. This shift in crime mix suggests a growing emphasis on property-related offences, with burglary and criminal damage rising from zero to two incidents each. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 45.8% of all crimes—remained 14% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. Conversely, other theft and burglary rates exceeded UK averages by 43% and 60%, respectively, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's built-up character and limited outdoor activity in winter. For residents, the 150% surge in anti-social behaviour—a category often linked to alcohol consumption in social hubs—offers a concrete data point for local engagement with community safety initiatives.

Carbis Bay's crime rate in February 2026 rose 41.3% from the previous month's 3.1 per 1,000 to 4.4 per 1,000, marking the first monthly increase since last autumn. This shift, while still well below the UK average, suggests a potential seasonal fluctuation. Daily crime figures reveal one reported crime per day on average, a rate that, while low, indicates consistent community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 227 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. The population context is critical here: with 5,444 residents, even minor fluctuations in crime can feel more pronounced, particularly in a built-up area where social interactions are frequent. This monthly aggregate highlights that while Carbis Bay remains significantly safer than the UK average, the increase in certain categories—anti-social behaviour, burglary, and criminal damage—warrants localized attention without overgeneralizing.