Pool and Illogan Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pool and Illogan's crime rate in June 2024 reached 10.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 22% increase above the UK average of 8.2. This elevated rate reflects a shifting crime profile, with violent offences and property crimes dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.1% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Shoplifting, at 1.5 per 1,000, surged 142% above the national average, likely tied to the area's tourism-driven retail activity as summer begins. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remains a notable concern. The seasonal context of June — the start of the summer tourist season — may contribute to increased foot traffic in local shops and public spaces, creating opportunities for shoplifting and public order offences. This period also aligns with extended daylight hours, which can influence both criminal activity and community engagement. The area's rural character, combined with its proximity to coastal attractions, likely plays a role in these patterns, though the exact interplay of factors remains complex. Residents should be particularly vigilant in retail zones and public areas during the summer months.

June 2024 witnessed sharp increases in several crime categories, with other theft rising 350% month-on-month (from 2 to 9 incidents) and burglary doubling to 3 cases. Public order offences also surged by 200%, reflecting a significant shift in the crime mix. These jumps occurred alongside an 11.5% increase in the overall crime rate compared to May, which had already been a period of elevated activity. The dominance of violent crime — 37 incidents, or 38.1% of total crimes — is 38% above the UK average for this category, indicating a pressing concern for local safety. Shoplifting's 142% surge above the UK average (1.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000) highlights a specific vulnerability in retail areas, possibly linked to the influx of summer tourists. Anti-social behaviour, while down 50% from May (26 to 13 incidents), still remains a factor in the area's crime profile. Residents should be particularly cautious in high-footfall zones, as the combination of seasonal tourism and local retail activity appears to be driving these trends.

June's crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 represents an 11.5% increase from May's 9.0, marking a continued upward trend. This equates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day in Pool and Illogan — a figure that, while localised, underscores the frequency of incidents in this relatively small community of 9,686 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 100 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, highlights the significance of local factors. The area's population size means that even small absolute increases in crime can have a measurable impact on the rate. For example, the 3 additional burglaries in June — a 200% rise from May — represent a 3.1% share of the total crime rate, illustrating how concentrated increases in specific categories can skew overall statistics. This context is critical for residents, as the 1-in-100 monthly exposure rate translates to a tangible risk that warrants awareness and community vigilance, particularly in light of the area's seasonal fluctuations.