Pool and Illogan Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of all reported crimes in Pool and Illogan during February 2025, making them the dominant category in the area's crime profile. With a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 78 total crimes—20.9% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the unique challenges faced by this built-up area in Cornwall, where anti-social behaviour (20.5% of total crimes) and shoplifting (11.5%) also feature prominently. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the relative dominance of indoor-related crimes such as violence and anti-social behaviour. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.4 per 1,000, Pool and Illogan's rate of 2.9 per 1,000 suggests a higher prevalence of interpersonal conflicts in this community. The area's crime mix diverges from the national pattern, where property crimes typically dominate, instead reflecting a greater emphasis on violent and disorderly incidents. This may be linked to the area's demographic composition, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces that could contribute to higher levels of social interaction and potential friction. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), both significantly below the UK average, indicate that traditional property crimes are less common here, due to effective local policing or community cohesion. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting and public order offences highlights the need for targeted interventions during this time of year. The absence of major seasonal events in February, combined with the area's geographical isolation in Cornwall, may also influence crime patterns, with fewer external pressures but more localized tensions. These factors collectively shape a crime picture that, while not excessively high, demands attention to address the specific needs of this community.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from three to nine incidents. This surge may reflect seasonal shopping patterns or heightened retail activity during the pre-spring period. Public order offences also doubled, reaching eight incidents, while theft from the person rose from zero to one—a stark anomaly requiring further scrutiny. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by two-thirds, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity in winter. Violence and sexual offences. from 38 to 28, remained 23% above the UK average at 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.7 per 1,000, was 75% above the UK rate, suggesting persistent community tensions. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with property crime trends diverging sharply from the national profile.

Pool and Illogan's crime rate in February 2025 remained stable at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.3% increase from the previous month's 8.0 per 1,000. This near-stability contrasts with the area's 20.9% above the UK average, highlighting persistent local challenges. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the built-up nature of the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This rate is higher than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to differences in population density and policing strategies. The small population of 9,686 means that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers have a measurable impact on the rate, making local context essential for understanding trends.