Pool and Illogan Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a combination of stability and localised spikes in crime for Pool and Illogan. The area's overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 29.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000 — a gap consistent with the area's generally low crime profile as a rural built-up zone. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (39.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.1%) and shoplifting (10.3%). This pattern aligns with the area's character as a small, possibly commuter-influenced community where interpersonal conflicts and retail theft are more prevalent. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and the beginning of tourist activity in Cornwall's rural areas — may have contributed to the slight increase in certain offences. Violent crime, while still the largest category, was lower than the UK average, with 2.4 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.9 per 1,000. This could reflect the area's lower population density and community cohesion. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained a persistent issue, albeit at a rate just 1% above the UK average. The data also highlights a concerning trend: shoplifting, though still below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 vs 0.5 per 1,000), may be influenced by the influx of summer visitors to Cornwall's coastal and rural areas, which often see increased foot traffic in retail zones.

June 2023 saw a stark increase in burglary, with three reported incidents — a 200% rise from May. This spike, while still low in absolute terms, may be linked to the onset of summer holidays and increased property activity in the area. Vehicle crime also doubled, with four incidents recorded, raising concerns for residents parking in open spaces. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by two-thirds, though this decrease is unlikely to be directly tied to local factors. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture: violence and sexual offences remain the most common category (39.7% of total), but their rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, remains slightly above the UK average (1.5 per 1,000, 1% higher), suggesting ongoing challenges in managing community conduct. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic as tourism begins to increase.

Pool and Illogan's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% decrease from the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests a stabilising trend in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the course of June — a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance. When scaled to the population of 9,686, this translates to one reported crime for every 167 residents over the month. For context, this monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which sees roughly one crime for every 120 residents. The reduction in violent crime, particularly in violence and sexual offences (now 2.4 per 1,000, 18% below the UK average), contrasts with the sharp rise in burglary. This shift may reflect seasonal patterns, as summer tourism begins to draw more visitors to Cornwall's rural areas, potentially altering local dynamics. The data underscores that while the overall rate remains low, specific categories like burglary warrant closer attention.