St Agnes Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all reported crimes in St Agnes during February 2024, a category that is 68% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 residents. This stark contrast to the national trend highlights the unique crime profile of this rural built-up area within Cornwall, where low population density and limited commercial activity likely contribute to the overall crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—69% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 5 incidents (38.5% of total), followed by drugs (15.4%) and vehicle crime (15.4%). This pattern is consistent with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The area’s small population and limited retail infrastructure likely explain the absence of shoplifting or theft from the person, which are common in larger urban centres. However, the presence of drugs and vehicle crime suggests some level of illicit activity tied to local transport networks or transient populations. The overall crime rate remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average, with only 13 total crimes reported across a population of 5,929 residents, reflecting the area’s character as a relatively quiet, low-density community.

February 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with drugs, vehicle crime, and possession of weapons each doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. This sharp rise in drugs-related offences, which now stand at 0.3 per 1,000 residents (43% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000), contrasts with the 64.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences (from 14 to 5 incidents). The latter reduction is likely influenced by seasonal factors, as February’s short daylight hours and cold weather may deter outdoor crimes. Vehicle crime remains 32% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s limited car ownership or lack of high-traffic parking zones contributes to this trend. The possession of weapons category, now at 0.2 per 1,000 (186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000), raises questions about local enforcement or reporting practices, though the small number of incidents means this figure should be interpreted cautiously. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 100% increase in drugs-related offences, which may warrant closer attention from local authorities or community groups.

The crime rate in St Agnes for February 2024 (2.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 23.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000, underscoring a downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a statistic that, while technically accurate, may seem counterintuitive to residents unfamiliar with the area’s low population density. When scaled to the population of 5,929 residents, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 456 residents—a ratio that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This stark contrast highlights the unique character of St Agnes as a small, rural built-up area with minimal commercial activity and limited public spaces that could foster crime. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even when crimes do occur, their impact is distributed across a much larger proportion of the population than in more densely populated regions. These figures, while technically accurate, should be contextualised within the area’s geographic and demographic profile, which likely limits opportunities for both property and violent crimes.