Cornwall Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a significant shift in Cornwall’s crime profile, with burglary rates surging by 41.5% compared to September, the most dramatic month-on-month change recorded. This spike in property crime contrasts with the overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which remains 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The data highlights a stark imbalance between violent and property crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of property crimes. This pattern aligns with Cornwall’s character as a coastal region with a mix of urban centres and rural expanses, where high street retail and tourist activity drive violent crime, while rural isolation may limit property crime opportunities. Seasonal factors also played a role, as darker evenings and Halloween festivities likely contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Violent crime rates in Cornwall matched the UK average, suggesting that local policing efforts or community dynamics have mitigated broader trends. Meanwhile, property crime categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, possibly reflecting Cornwall’s lower population density and robust community engagement initiatives. These findings underscore the combination of geography, seasonality, and local crime patterns, requiring nuanced approaches to public safety.

The most striking change in October 2025 was a 41.5% increase in burglary, with incidents rising from 65 to 92—a sharp departure from the overall stable crime rate. This surge may be linked to Halloween-related activity or seasonal vulnerabilities. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour fell by 5.4%, a modest but notable decline that could reflect effective local interventions or seasonal shifts in community behaviour. Violent crime, though at the UK average, saw no significant change, with violence and sexual offences comprising 44.4% of all crimes—over four times the share of property crimes. This imbalance highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where violent incidents dominate despite the lower overall rate. Theft from the person plummeted by 68.0%, from 25 to 8, a drop that may be attributed to increased public awareness or targeted policing efforts. However, this decrease contrasts with the rise in burglary, suggesting a shift in criminal activity toward residential targets. The data also reveals that Cornwall’s anti-social behaviour rate is 29% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the region’s community-focused policing strategies and lower urban density.

Cornwall’s crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 was nearly stable compared to September’s 5.9, reflecting a consistent pattern of low-level crime. However, when viewed against the UK average, this rate remains lower, with residents facing a 22.1% reduced risk of crime compared to the national average. On a daily basis, Cornwall recorded approximately 113 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while manageable, underscores the need for sustained vigilance. The monthly exposure rate of one crime per 167 residents illustrates that, over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime is relatively low—though this statistic must be contextualised within Cornwall’s population of 583,289. When compared to the UK’s broader trends, Cornwall’s performance in certain categories is striking: anti-social behaviour is 29% below the UK average, and shoplifting incidents are 52% lower, potentially reflecting the region’s lower urban density and strong community engagement. Conversely, violent crime rates in Cornwall align precisely with the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as tourism, coastal demographics, or policing strategies—have not significantly altered the national trend. These comparisons highlight both the strengths and challenges of maintaining low crime rates in a geographically diverse area with distinct seasonal dynamics.