Pool and Illogan Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Pool and Illogan recorded a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Cornwall saw a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 30.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.7%) and other theft and shoplifting (16.5% each). The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended evening hours—likely contributed to increased social activity in local areas, which may partly explain the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour. The area's proximity to coastal and rural landscapes could influence patterns, though the built-up nature of Pool and Illogan suggests a blend of urban and community dynamics. The spike in theft-related crimes, particularly other theft and shoplifting, highlights potential vulnerabilities in retail environments or public spaces during peak social periods. While the overall rate remains elevated, the seasonal factors provide a contextual lens for understanding these trends.

May 2025 saw significant decreases in several crime categories compared to April, including an 87.5% drop in vehicle crime, a 66.7% reduction in drug-related offences, and a 60% decrease in public order incidents. These declines may reflect reduced traffic during bank holidays or a shift in community focus away from certain activities. Conversely, other theft and shoplifting both saw substantial increases—other theft rose by 150% and shoplifting by 36.4%—with the former being 202% above the UK average. This stark contrast underscores the area's vulnerability to retail crime, potentially linked to increased footfall during May's extended evenings or local events. Robbery also increased by 100%, though this category remains below the UK average at 0.2 per 1,000. The data also reveals that public order offences were 66% below the UK average, suggesting a relative absence of disturbances in public spaces despite the area's seasonal activity. For residents, the sharp reduction in vehicle crime—down from 8 to 1 incident—may offer reassurance regarding personal property safety during this period.

Compared to the previous month, Pool and Illogan's crime rate fell by 18% from 11.5 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while local-specific, provides context for residents assessing personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when considered alongside the population of 9,686, illustrates the relative frequency of incidents within a small community. This rate is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK average, as the area's overall crime rate remains significantly higher despite the month-on-month decline. The reduction in vehicle crime, in particular, may reflect seasonal patterns such as reduced car travel during bank holidays or the temporary closure of certain roads. However, the persistence of elevated theft and anti-social behaviour rates suggests that targeted interventions may still be necessary to address these specific challenges in the built-up area.