Cornwall Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a striking anomaly in Cornwall’s crime profile, with robbery incidents surging by 225% to 13 cases—a sharp contrast to the broader trend of lower-than-average crime rates. While the overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents remains 22% below the UK average, the sudden spike in violent property crimes raises questions about localized factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.2% of all crimes, a rate (2.6 per 1,000) 6% below the UK average, consistent with Cornwall’s generally lower levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, also fell below the national average by 7%, reflecting a pattern seen in other rural and coastal areas where community cohesion may mitigate such incidents. Seasonal context plays a role: as June marks the start of summer, the influx of tourists to Cornwall’s coastal regions could explain fluctuations in certain crime types. For instance, the 75% drop in bicycle theft aligns with increased outdoor activity and better bike storage in tourist hubs. However, the robbery surge defies immediate explanation, though it may be linked to heightened economic activity or targeted crimes in high-traffic areas. The data also highlights a persistent gap between Cornwall and the UK in property crimes, with categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime remaining significantly below national averages. This disparity may be attributed to Cornwall’s rural character, where open spaces and lower population density naturally reduce opportunities for such crimes. Overall, the month illustrates a combination of seasonal factors, geographical context, and localized crime dynamics, with the robbery spike serving as a notable outlier in an otherwise stable crime picture.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 225% increase in robbery cases, rising from 4 to 13 incidents. This surge stands out as the most significant month-on-month change, though no direct causal link can be established without further data. Concurrently, burglary and theft from the person rose by 30.4% and 29.6% respectively, reflecting a shift in property-related crime patterns. Conversely, bicycle theft fell sharply by 75%, likely linked to seasonal changes in tourism and outdoor activity. Cornwall’s violent crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) remains 6% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) is 7% below. These figures underscore a broader trend of lower-than-average rates for property crimes, which collectively account for 37.2% of all reported crimes in the area. Residents may find the drop in bicycle theft particularly relevant, as it suggests reduced opportunities for such crimes during the summer months.

Cornwall’s crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 1.2% decrease from May’s 6.5 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though local variations in specific crime types emerged. On a daily basis, 124 crimes were reported in June, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 157 residents. This figure places Cornwall among the safer areas in the UK, with its crime rate 22% below the national average. The population context further highlights this: with 583,289 residents, the low rate reflects a combination of geographical factors, including Cornwall’s rural expanses and coastal tourism infrastructure, which may naturally limit certain types of crime. However, the stability in overall rates masks significant fluctuations in individual categories, as seen in the month-on-month changes.