Cornwall Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a resident of Cornwall in April 2025, the risk of encountering crime translates to a 1-in-168 chance over the course of the month — a figure that, while not insignificant, sits 22.1% below the UK average. This per-capita perspective reveals that the area’s overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents is shaped by a combination of geographic and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter and the onset of spring — may contribute to patterns such as increased outdoor activity, which could explain the rise in bicycle theft and the stable rate of anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s rural character likely plays a role in its lower-than-average crime rates, as densely populated urban centres typically see higher concentrations of violent and property crimes. While violent offences remain the most prevalent category, their rate is 8% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be yielding results. The data also highlights a 23% deficit in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average, a category that often spikes in areas with higher levels of vandalism or neglect. These figures collectively illustrate a region where crime is present but not severe, with seasonal and geographic factors influencing both the types and frequencies of incidents.

April 2025 saw a 71.4% increase in robbery incidents, with 12 reported cases compared to 7 in March. This spike, while concerning, remains below the UK average for the category. Bicycle theft also rose by 42.9%, reflecting a 100% deficit compared to the UK average, which may partly explain the surge — a potential link to seasonal cycling activity as spring weather improves. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell by 30.8%, aligning with broader UK trends of declining drug offences. Anti-social behaviour — the second most common crime — remained 17% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be contributing to this consistent underperformance relative to national benchmarks. The sharp contrast between rising robberies and falling thefts from the person highlights a shifting crime mix, with property crimes and violent offences dominating the landscape.

Cornwall’s crime rate in April 2025 remained stable at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in March. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 116 crimes, translating to a local daily risk of 1-in-8.5 residents encountering a crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents — a figure that, while not negligible, is lower than the UK average when scaled to Cornwall’s population. This monthly exposure highlights that, for most residents, the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains relatively low, even when considering the area’s unique geographic and demographic profile. The population context further underscores that Cornwall’s crime picture is shaped by its rural character, with fewer densely populated urban hubs where crime rates might cluster more sharply.