Cornwall Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a continuation of Cornwall's trend of maintaining crime rates significantly below the UK average, with an overall rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—23.9% lower than the national average of 6.7. This figure underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the influence of regional characteristics, such as the area's rural and coastal geography, which may naturally limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents, though these remained 6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.7% of the total, also 7% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of February—typically a period of low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the lower overall crime rate, though this effect appears to be counteracted by a notable rise in shoplifting and bicycle theft. The latter, in particular, saw a 43.6% increase from the previous month, suggesting that factors such as retail promotions or changing consumer habits during the month may have influenced this category. These patterns highlight the combination of local conditions and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime dynamics, even in areas with historically lower rates of criminal activity.

February 2025 saw a 44.4% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 9 to 13 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 35.6% decline in drug-related crimes, which fell from 90 to 58. This shift suggests a reallocation of criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor recreation and increased indoor focus during winter. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.8% of all crimes, though they were 6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also showed a 7% deficit compared to national figures, potentially linked to the pre-spring lull in social gatherings. Shoplifting increased by 43.6%, from 179 to 257, which may reflect the timing of retail promotions or changes in consumer behaviour during the month.

Cornwall's crime rate in February 2025 dropped by 5.9% compared to the previous month, reflecting a continued downward trend. With 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, this marks a 23.9% reduction relative to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. The monthly exposure figure indicates that one crime occurred for every 195 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while significant, remains lower than national benchmarks. Daily crime counts averaged 107 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a region where low outdoor activity during winter months may contribute to a temporary lull in certain offence types. The population-scaled perspective shows that despite the overall rate being below the UK average, local patterns in specific crime categories, such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, suggest distinct regional dynamics that warrant closer examination.