St Agnes Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The balance of crime types in St Agnes during October 2023 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by the area's small population and rural character. With a crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, the area is 85% below the UK average of 8.0, a disparity that underscores the unique dynamics of a built-up area within Cornwall. Anti-social behaviour and violence accounted for the majority of incidents, each contributing 42.9% of the total 7 crimes. This mix contrasts with larger urban centres where property crimes often dominate. The low overall rate may be partly explained by the area's limited retail presence and transient population, though the seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.3 per 1,000, yet St Agnes' rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 61% below that figure, suggesting a community with relatively strong social cohesion. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences (0.5 per 1,000) is 81% below the UK's 2.7, a gap that may reflect the area's smaller, more insular population. This combination of low crime rates and specific incident types illustrates a community where occasional disruptions are more likely to be addressed through local social networks than through formal policing mechanisms.

October 2023 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 0 to 3 incidents, and a 100% rise in other theft, which moved from 0 to 1. These spikes contrast with a 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 5 to 3. The area's anti-social behaviour rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 61% below the UK average of 1.3, while its violence rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 81% below the UK's 2.7. This divergence highlights a unique profile in St Agnes, where community-focused issues like anti-social behaviour dominate over more severe violent crimes. Residents may find the 100% increase in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a shift in criminal activity that could be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween or changes in local routines.

St Agnes' crime rate in October 2023 dropped to 1.2 per 1,000 residents, a 46.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.2. This decline places the area 85% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. When scaled to daily activity, the area experienced an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, reflecting a stark contrast to larger urban centres. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 847 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of approximately 5,929 people. This population-scaled perspective underscores the rarity of criminal activity in St Agnes compared to national benchmarks, though it does not eliminate the need for vigilance in specific categories such as anti-social behaviour. The reduction in violent crimes and the spike in anti-social behaviour suggest shifts in local patterns that warrant further observation, particularly as seasonal factors like shorter daylight hours and Halloween influence community dynamics.