Cornwall Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 marks a slight uptick in Cornwall’s overall crime rate, rising to 7.3 per 1,000 residents—a 6.4% increase from June 2025. Despite this, the area remains 15.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, highlighting its continued position as a relatively safe region. The most prevalent crime category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 43.2% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. This aligns with Cornwall’s seasonal profile: July, as a peak summer month, sees increased tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, which can contribute to higher levels of alcohol-related violence and public disorder. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, saw a 10% reduction below the UK average, a trend that may reflect effective local policing or community engagement efforts during the summer months. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences remained markedly below national averages—by 38% and 38% respectively—potentially due to targeted interventions in retail areas or the presence of tourist-focused security measures. The data also shows a marked decrease in burglary, which fell by 38.1% from June, possibly linked to seasonal changes in property occupancy or increased use of home security systems. These patterns illustrate the complex interplay between local geography, seasonal rhythms, and policing strategies in shaping crime trends. As a rural and coastal region with a strong tourism sector, Cornwall’s crime dynamics are often influenced by temporary influxes of visitors, as well as the unique challenges of managing public spaces in both urban and rural settings. The continued emphasis on violent crime, however, suggests that addressing alcohol-fuelled incidents and improving community safety in high-traffic areas may remain priorities for local authorities.

July 2025 brought a 33.9% rise in 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of non-specific offences—marking the most significant month-on-month increase in the dataset. This category, which includes minor disturbances and unclassified incidents, climbed from 62 to 83 cases, suggesting either a shift in reporting patterns or an uptick in low-level disorder. Concurrently, burglary fell by 38.1%, declining from 113 to 70 incidents—a sharp drop that may reflect heightened community vigilance or targeted policing during the summer season. Violent crime, which accounts for 43.2% of all incidents, remained 5% above the UK average, a trend consistent with Cornwall’s coastal and tourist-heavy areas where summer events and festivals can contribute to higher levels of alcohol-fuelled violence. Meanwhile, shoplifting—a typically high-impact offence in tourist regions—remained 38% below the UK average, possibly due to increased surveillance or successful local anti-theft initiatives.

July 2025 saw Cornwall’s crime rate rise by 6.4% compared to June 2025, climbing from 6.9 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a small upward shift, the area remains notably safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.6 per 1,000. The daily crime context reveals 137 crimes reported each day, translating to one incident for every 137 residents. This figure, while concerning, aligns with broader patterns seen in rural and coastal areas where seasonal fluctuations often influence crime dynamics. Cornwall’s population of 583,289 means that the overall rate, though slightly higher than the previous month, still reflects a lower incidence of crime per capita than most UK regions. The shift may be influenced by the summer months, when increased foot traffic and events can lead to temporary spikes in certain offence categories, though others—such as burglary—showed marked declines. This contrast underscores the complexity of local crime trends, which are shaped as much by geography and season as by broader policing efforts.