Pool and Illogan Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pool and Illogan’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 9.5% below the UK average of 7.4. This marks a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels, though the profile of incidents reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.6% of all reported crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (with local rates at 3.0 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour (16.9%) and criminal damage (12.3%) followed closely, reflecting tensions in public spaces and property-related disputes. Seasonal context may partly explain these figures: January, a post-holiday period, typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may suppress outdoor crimes but could amplify interpersonal conflicts in confined spaces. The area’s coastal location and smaller population may also contribute to lower overall crime rates, though the prominence of violence suggests localized factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies warrant further attention. While property crimes remain relatively low (30.5% of total), the breakdown shows a marked imbalance between violent and non-violent incidents, a trend consistent with other rural-adjacent areas in Cornwall. This contrast highlights the need for targeted approaches to address specific crime types without overgeneralizing from aggregated data.

The most dramatic shift in January 2024 was the 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft, contrasts sharply with steep declines in other categories. Shoplifting fell 71.4% (from 7 to 2), likely linked to post-holiday retail quietude and reduced foot traffic in the area’s smaller commercial hubs. Burglary also dropped by half (from 2 to 1), though this remains well below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000) and may reflect the area’s low population density and limited residential targets. Violence and sexual offences (3.0 per 1,000) exceed the UK average by 15%, suggesting a need for focused interventions in high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.8 per 1,000) also outpace UK rates, potentially tied to the area’s seasonal transitions and limited diversion programs for at-risk individuals. Meanwhile, other theft (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) remain below UK averages, indicating effective local deterrence strategies for these categories.

January 2024’s crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 marked a 23.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.8, reflecting a significant downward trend. Translating this to daily figures, residents faced roughly 2 crimes per day on average, a rate that may feel more impactful in a smaller community like Pool and Illogan. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 149 residents, a figure that, while low, underscores the visibility of incidents in a tightly knit population. When contextualized against the area’s 9,686 residents, this suggests that crime remains a sporadic rather than pervasive issue. However, the sharp increase in vehicle crime raises questions about seasonal factors—such as increased car usage during colder months or targeted thefts in parking areas near local amenities. The contrast with the UK average highlights both strengths (lower overall rates) and vulnerabilities (higher violence rates), indicating that while the area benefits from a generally safer environment, specific challenges require localized solutions. For residents, this data reinforces the importance of situational awareness, particularly around vehicle security, while also demonstrating the effectiveness of broader crime prevention measures that have kept the area’s overall rate below national levels.