St Agnes Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, St Agnes recorded a crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents—82.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk of experiencing a crime roughly once every 714 years, a figure that highlights the area's exceptional safety profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (4 incidents, 50% of total), followed by burglary, criminal damage, public order, and other theft (each accounting for 12.5% of incidents). The low rate is consistent with St Agnes' status as a small built-up area within Cornwall, where sparse population density and limited commercial activity likely contribute to reduced criminal opportunities. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings and bank holidays—may have influenced the spike in violent crimes, though the overall rate remains remarkably low. The area's crime profile contrasts sharply with UK averages, particularly in violent crime categories where St Agnes' rate is 75% below the national figure. This suggests that factors such as strong community cohesion, limited nightlife, or effective local policing may play a role in maintaining this low level of criminal activity. The absence of significant property crime (only 3 incidents) further reinforces the idea that St Agnes' built-up area lacks the retail or residential density typically associated with higher property crime rates. While the 60.7% increase from April's rate raises questions, the absolute numbers remain so low that the risk to individuals remains negligible compared to national trends.

Violence and sexual offences saw a 300% increase in May 2023, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though significant, still left the category's rate at 0.7 per 1,000—75% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Burglary and criminal damage both increased 100% from zero to one incident each, but their rates (0.2 per 1,000) remained 35% and 68% below UK averages respectively. The violent crime category's 75% deficit against the UK average contrasts sharply with the 60.7% increase in St Agnes' overall rate compared to April. For residents, the daily crime figure of 0 incidents per day offers a tangible sense of security, despite the month-on-month rise. The breakdown shows a shift in crime mix, with violent crimes now accounting for 50% of total incidents—double their share in April. This shift may reflect seasonal factors, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays could increase opportunities for such crimes.

St Agnes' crime rate in May 2023 rose 60.7% compared to April's 0.8 per 1,000.5% below the UK average. Over 31 days, the area recorded 8 crimes, translating to roughly 0 crimes per day—a figure that would be statistically indistinguishable from zero for a resident. Monthly exposure calculations show that, on average, one reported crime occurred for every 741 residents during the month. This equates to a 1-in-741 chance of experiencing a crime, a rate far lower than the UK's average monthly exposure of 1-in-125. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the month-on-month increase, St Agnes' residents face significantly less risk than the national average. This stark contrast is amplified by the area's small population, which dilutes the impact of even a few incidents. The low daily crime count underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. increase raises questions about localized factors influencing the shift.