Pool and Illogan Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Pool and Illogan's crime profile in February 2024, accounting for 42.7% of all reported crimes and marking a 20% increase above the UK average. This category, which includes 29 incidents, stands in stark contrast to the UK rate of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge for local authorities. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, contributing 26.5% of total crimes at a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—81% above the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of factors, though the seasonal context of February as a winter month with low outdoor activity may partly explain the prominence of these categories. The area's crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 is 1.4% below the UK average, yet the sharp rise in violence and anti-social behaviour indicates areas requiring targeted intervention. Property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting, while showing increases, remain below UK averages. This juxtaposition—high rates of violent and disorderly crimes against relatively low property crime rates—raises questions about the area's social dynamics. The built-up nature of Pool and Illogan, combined with its location in Cornwall, may contribute to these patterns, though further analysis is needed to confirm potential links to local demographics or economic conditions.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, theft from the person, and shoplifting all doubling compared to January. This tripling of these categories suggests a potential seasonal influence. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast with UK averages: violence and sexual offences, at 3.0 per 1,000, are 20% higher than the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 81% above the UK average at 1.9 per 1,000. Conversely, categories like shoplifting and public order offences are 26% below the UK average. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary—a crime type typically associated with isolated properties—may prompt increased home security measures, particularly in the area's more sparsely populated outskirts.

Pool and Illogan's crime rate in February 2024 rose to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% increase from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This places the area slightly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day over the 29-day period, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime per 142 residents offers a tangible sense of risk for residents. While this is lower than the UK average, the increase from the prior month suggests a need for continued monitoring, particularly given the seasonal context of February as a pre-spring lull. The daily crime count, while modest, remains a consistent indicator of community safety that residents can reference for local awareness.