St Agnes Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw a notable shift in St Agnes’ crime profile, with violence and sexual offences rising sharply to account for 64.7% of all reported crimes — the highest category in the month. This increase, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, raises concerns for residents, particularly as the area’s small population and rural setting typically correlate with lower crime rates. The seasonal context of April, marked by the Easter holiday and increased outdoor activity, may have contributed to the uptick in violent incidents, as social interactions and public events often coincide with such periods. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 100%, reaching 4 incidents — a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, which is 19% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly could reflect local factors such as property maintenance during spring or the impact of seasonal festivals. In contrast, other theft and other crime categories saw declines, though they remain well below national averages. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 — 62.3% below the UK average — underscores the area’s general safety, but the recent trends in violent and property crime suggest the need for targeted awareness. The low population density and limited commercial activity in St Agnes likely play a role in maintaining its lower crime profile, though the April figures indicate that localized pressures may occasionally disrupt this pattern.

April 2024 marked a sharp rise in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences increasing by 37.5% compared to March, driven from 8 to 11 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlights a local trend that may partly reflect the Easter holiday period, which often brings increased foot traffic and social gatherings. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson saw a 100% increase, jumping from 0 to 4 incidents — a figure that is 19% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This spike could be linked to seasonal factors such as Easter-related events or property maintenance during the spring. In contrast, other theft fell by 75%, from 4 to 1 incident, though this category remains 64% below the UK average. Residents should be particularly vigilant around public spaces and community events, given the rise in violent offences.

St Agnes recorded a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in April 2024, a 5.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This small decline suggests a slight easing of pressure on local policing resources, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day, a figure that aligns with the low population density and rural character of the region. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 349 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in St Agnes compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 5,929, the area’s small size and limited commercial activity likely contribute to its lower crime profile, though the recent increase in violent offences deserves closer attention. The comparison to the UK average highlights the area’s distinctiveness, as it remains 62.3% below the national rate despite the uptick in specific categories.