Pool and Illogan Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a shift in crime patterns for Pool and Illogan, with the overall crime rate rising to 5.3 per 1,000 residents — a 13.3% increase from September but still 33.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Cornwall’s rural landscape saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 29.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.5%. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween — likely contributed to increased social activity in local pubs and community spaces, though no direct correlation can be drawn between these factors and the specific crime types recorded. Property crimes remained relatively low compared to violent offences, with anti-social behaviour and violence together making up over half of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the national trend, where property crimes typically outnumber violent offences. The area’s smaller size and proximity to coastal and rural environments may limit opportunities for certain types of crime, though the rise in anti-social behaviour suggests localised challenges in managing community spaces during the autumn months.

October 2023 brought stark contrasts in crime trends for Pool and Illogan. Drug-related offences surged by 200% compared to September, jumping from one reported incident to three — a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal social patterns or shifts in local drug markets. Bicycle theft also doubled from zero to one incident, though this remains an outlier in a region where vehicle crime and shoplifting typically dominate. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 83.3% as incidents dropped from six to one, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic in local retail areas during the early autumn. Anti-social behaviour emerged as a persistent concern, with its rate at 1.5 per 1,000 — 17% above the UK average — suggesting challenges in managing public spaces during October’s shorter evenings. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 was 41% below the UK average for this category, but the 15 reported incidents represented the highest proportion of all crimes. This mix of rising and falling categories highlights the combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with Halloween’s influence likely amplifying some forms of disorder while reducing others.

In October 2023, Pool and Illogan’s crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 represented a 13.3% increase from September’s 4.7 per 1,000, though it remained significantly below the UK average. Over the 31-day period, this equated to roughly two crimes reported per day — a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area with a population of 9,686. When scaled to the local population, this meant one reported crime occurred for every 190 residents over the course of the month — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, still reflects the need for ongoing community vigilance. The previous month’s data shows a gradual upward trend, but the area’s overall crime rate remains 33.8% below the UK average, highlighting its relatively safer profile compared to national benchmarks. This contrast may be attributed to Pool and Illogan’s rural character, with limited urban infrastructure that typically drives higher crime rates in larger cities. The daily crime count, while low, serves as a reminder that even small communities must maintain robust local policing and community engagement strategies to address emerging issues such as the sharp rise in drug-related offences.