St Agnes Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Agnes, a small built-up area in Cornwall, continues to demonstrate a markedly lower crime rate than the UK average in August 2024. With a total of 9 crimes reported for a population of 5,929, the area’s crime rate stands at 1.5 per 1,000 residents—81.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 55.6% of all incidents (5 cases), followed by other theft (33.3%, 3 cases) and public order offences (11.1%, 1 case). These figures align with the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month for the region. Tourism and seasonal migration may contribute to increased transient populations, yet the area’s low overall crime rate suggests effective community resilience or policing strategies. The absence of burglary or vehicle crime in the breakdown further highlights the distinct nature of St Agnes’ crime profile, which appears to be shaped more by interpersonal conflicts and minor theft than property-related offences. This pattern may reflect the area’s compact size, limited commercial activity, and strong sense of community, all of which could deter more severe or opportunistic crimes.

August 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in three crime categories, though the overall rate still fell by 10.1% compared to July. Violence and sexual offences rose 66.7% (from 3 to 5 cases), public order offences increased 100% (from 0 to 1), and other theft surged 100% (from 0 to 3). These spikes contrast with the area’s overall downward trend, suggesting isolated incidents rather than systemic issues. Violent crime in St Agnes remains 70% below the UK average (0.8 per 1,000 vs 2.7 per 1,000), and other theft is 12% below the UK rate (0.5 per 1,000 vs 0.6 per 1,000). The absence of property crime in the breakdown—despite the seasonal risk of empty homes during August—may indicate effective local measures or the transient nature of reported incidents. Residents may find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a potential shift in community dynamics during the holiday period.

The crime rate in St Agnes dropped by 10.1% from 1.7 per 1,000 in July to 1.5 per 1,000 in August, reflecting a continued decline in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in August, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this small community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 659 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. With a population of 5,929, the area’s crime statistics translate to a highly localized risk profile, where most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily lives. This context is further reinforced by the absence of burglary or vehicle crime in the breakdown, which deviates from typical UK patterns where property-related offences often dominate. The combination of low population density, limited commercial infrastructure, and the transient nature of holiday-related activity may contribute to this unique crime picture, where interpersonal conflicts and minor theft are more common than property crimes.