Pool and Illogan Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 marked a 3.0% increase in Pool and Illogan’s crime rate, rising to 10.7 per 1,000 residents—32.1% above the UK average of 8.1. This built-up area within Cornwall saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 38.5% of all reported incidents, while anti-social behaviour followed closely at 27.9%. Shoplifting emerged as a growing concern, contributing 15.4% of total crimes. These trends align with seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, which may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and retail-related offences. The area’s crime profile reflects the characteristics of a small coastal community, where localised factors such as seasonal events and limited policing resources may interact with broader national trends. While violent crime remains elevated, property crimes like burglary and criminal damage have decreased compared to the UK average, suggesting a combination of local conditions and national benchmarks. The persistence of high anti-social behaviour rates, 133% above the UK average, may be linked to the area’s built-up nature and the potential for concentrated social issues in smaller communities. As the month progressed, the combination of seasonal darkness and festive activity likely created conditions conducive to certain types of crime, though the overall rate remains relatively low for a populated area.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 166.7% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 6 to 16. This surge may partly explain the 38.5% share of total crimes attributed to violence and sexual offences, which remain 54% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose 31.8%, reaching 29 incidents, a figure 133% higher than the UK norm. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 66.7%, from 6 to 2, a decline that contrasts with the area’s overall upward trend. The sharp rise in shoplifting aligns with Halloween’s proximity, a seasonal factor that may drive retail-related crimes in built-up areas. Residents should note that shoplifting now accounts for 15.4% of all crimes, a significant increase from 6 cases in September.

In October 2024, Pool and Illogan recorded a crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.0% increase from the previous month’s 10.4 per 1,000. This places the area 32.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in local crime trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. Daily crime counts averaged 3 crimes per day, a locally specific metric that reflects the area’s built-up character and population density. While the rate is higher than the UK average, the absolute numbers remain relatively low for a small community of 9,686 residents. This comparison underscores the need for tailored local strategies, as national averages may not fully capture the nuances of a coastal built-up area’s unique dynamics.