Pool and Illogan Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pool and Illogan's crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 in November 2024 places it 31.6% above the UK average of 7.6. This built-up area within Cornwall experiences a distinct crime profile shaped by seasonal factors and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.4% of all crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and shoplifting (16.5%) formed the next most common categories, both also far above national rates. The November context of dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping likely contributed to heightened activity in certain crime types. While the area's overall rate is higher than the UK average, specific categories like criminal damage and arson (30% below UK rates) suggest variations in local patterns. The dominance of violent crime may reflect the area's character as a residential community with limited commercial infrastructure, where interpersonal disputes and alcohol-related incidents are more likely to occur. The sharp contrast between property crime rates (shoplifting) and violent crime rates highlights the combination of local factors, including the impact of seasonal retail activity on theft patterns.

November 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in crime trends within Pool and Illogan. Other theft, vehicle crime, and drug-related incidents all doubled compared to October, with each category rising from zero to four reported cases. This sharp increase may be linked to the Black Friday shopping period, which often drives spikes in theft and drug-related activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from 12 to 4 cases), possibly due to reduced outdoor activity in colder weather or increased community vigilance around Bonfire Night. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 41.4% (from 29 to 17 cases), suggesting that seasonal events may have drawn attention away from incidents or that local initiatives had a mitigating effect. The breakdown of violent crimes (44 cases) at 4.5 per 1,000—74% above the UK average—reveals a critical area for focus. This rate is particularly concerning given the area's small population (9,686 residents), where even a modest increase in violent incidents can have a disproportionate impact on community safety. The contrast with property crimes, which remain below UK averages in categories like vehicle crime (32% below) and public order offences (22% below), indicates that local factors may be influencing these differences. Residents should be aware of the elevated risks in violent crime categories while noting that other areas of crime, such as vehicle-related incidents, show signs of improvement.

Pool and Illogan's crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 in November 2024 represents a 6.8% decrease from October's rate of 10.7, indicating some short-term improvement. However, this remains well above the UK average, with the area's violent crime rate (4.5 per 1,000) 74% higher than the national figure for this category. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the previous month, still reflects a high frequency of incidents in a small community of 9,686 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the persistent nature of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, the area's performance is strikingly different in several categories: shoplifting (146% above UK rates) and anti-social behaviour (62% above) highlight specific challenges, while criminal damage and arson (30% below) and vehicle crime (32% below) suggest areas where local conditions may offer some protection. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall rate being lower than October, the area's crime levels remain significantly higher than the national average. This comparison is critical for residents and policymakers, as it highlights both the areas where local efforts are effective and those requiring targeted intervention. The monthly exposure figure of 1 in 100 residents also serves as a reminder that even modest changes in crime rates can have meaningful impacts on community life.