Pool and Illogan Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Pool and Illogan recorded a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 48.5% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This marked deviation from the national benchmark underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its built-up character within Cornwall’s rural landscape. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 53.1% of all reported incidents—far exceeding the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, with an 116% disparity. Other theft followed closely, contributing 10.2% of the total, and anti-social behaviour accounted for 9.2%, despite being 3% below the UK average. These patterns reflect the interplay of local factors, such as the area’s proximity to retail hubs and community dynamics, though the seasonal context of January—post-holiday lulls and shorter daylight hours—likely plays a role in shaping these trends. The lower incidence of property crimes, such as burglary and vehicle crime, which are 64% and 73% below the UK average respectively, may indicate a combination of effective local measures and the area’s lower population density. However, the surge in public order offences and the doubling of drugs-related crimes suggest that new challenges are emerging, warranting closer attention to community engagement and policing strategies.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from three to six incidents. This surge, occurring in a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, may be linked to shifts in community activity or unseasonal events. Concurrently, drugs-related crimes doubled from zero to two, a shift that deviates from the UK average, where such offences are 29% below the national rate. This anomaly suggests a potential localised factor influencing drug-related activity, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 50% from two to one incident, aligning with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, where Pool and Illogan’s rate is 73% below. Residents may find the daily crime count of three incidents particularly relevant, as it provides a tangible measure of the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 53.1% of all crimes—far exceeds the UK average by 116%, highlighting a stark divergence in the area’s crime profile compared to the rest of the country.

The crime rate in Pool and Illogan rose by 21.1% from 8.4 per 1,000 in December 2025 to 10.1 per 1,000 in January 2026, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately three crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 99 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the density of incidents relative to the area’s population of 9,686. This increase contrasts with the UK average crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000, placing Pool and Illogan significantly above the national benchmark. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the local rate is not only higher than the UK average but also reflects a shift in the nature of crimes reported, with violent offences and public order incidents contributing to the increase. These figures, when contextualised against the area’s characteristics, suggest that local dynamics—such as community interactions or seasonal factors—may be influencing the crime picture more acutely than in other regions.