Pool and Illogan Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Pool and Illogan in March 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crime, with violent incidents dominating the monthly tally. At 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 52.6% above the UK average, underscoring a significant deviation from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 49.6% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for this category. This dominance of violent crime over property crime, which contributed 24.2% of total incidents, may be linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to spring, when extended evenings and changing social patterns could influence local dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence, also showed a marked increase, with rates 68% above the UK average. These figures contrast with the relatively low incidence of burglary and theft from the person, which remained below UK averages. The area's built-up character within Cornwall, combined with its proximity to natural landscapes, may contribute to this pattern, though further analysis would be needed to confirm potential links between geography and crime type distribution. The seasonal context of March—marked by the end of British Summer Time and the start of longer evenings—could also play a role in shaping these trends.

March 2025 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes surging by 103.6% compared to February, rising from 28 to 57 incidents. This dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes—contrasts sharply with property crimes, which remained at 28. The increase in violent crime may partly explain the area's 52.6% rise above the UK average. Other crime types also showed significant movement: 'other crime' jumped 150% due to a rise in unclassified incidents, while theft from the person doubled. Conversely, public order offences fell by 62.5%, suggesting a temporary reduction in disturbances. These shifts highlight a growing imbalance between violent and property crime, with violent incidents now comprising 49.6% of total crimes—well above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for this category. Residents may find the 103.6% increase in violence and sexual offences particularly concerning, as it suggests a marked change in local safety dynamics.

Pool and Illogan's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 11.9 per 1,000 residents, a 47.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to roughly four crimes reported per day in the built-up area, with one crime occurring for every 84 residents over the course of the month. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of local activity, the monthly exposure figure offers a broader perspective on how frequently residents encounter crime in their community. The population of 9,686 means that each resident faces a 1-in-84 chance of experiencing a reported crime during March. This rate is higher than the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, but the comparison section focuses on local trends rather than national benchmarks. The shift from February to March highlights a seasonal pattern consistent with the transition to spring, where extended evenings may influence crime dynamics in this rural built-up area.