St Agnes Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Agnes’ crime profile in January 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating at 82.4% of all recorded incidents. At 2.9 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate remains 60.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, underscoring its status as one of the safest places in the country. The sharp contrast between the 14 violent crimes and 3 property crimes highlights a shift in local risk patterns, though this may be partly explained by seasonal factors. January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours in Cornwall, which could contribute to fewer property crimes and altered social interactions that may influence violent incidents. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences, recorded a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 — 8% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while the absolute number of violent crimes rose sharply from December, local conditions may still be preventing rates from aligning with national trends. Other theft, at 0.2 per 1,000, fell by 50% compared to December, indicating some volatility in crime types. The overall picture illustrates that St Agnes’ low crime rate persists despite the dramatic increase in violent offences, likely reflecting its small population, rural character, and limited urban infrastructure compared to larger UK centres.

Violent crimes in St Agnes skyrocketed by 1300% in January 2024, jumping from one incident in December to 14 reported cases. This stark increase, which constitutes 82.4% of all crimes recorded, starkly contrasts with the minimal rise in property crimes (3 total). The violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 8% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may be mitigating some risks despite the surge. Meanwhile, theft from the person and criminal damage both rose by 100% compared to December, though these remain rare — at 0.2 per 1,000 each, they are 65% below the UK averages for their respective categories. For residents, the most immediate concern is the unprecedented spike in violent offences, which now dominate the crime profile and may partly reflect post-holiday dynamics or shifts in community activity patterns.

St Agnes’ crime rate in January 2024 rose sharply from 1.0 per 1,000 in December to 2.9 per 1,000, marking an 184.2% increase. This surge, though still well below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflects a significant shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 349 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this small community. When scaled to the population of 5,929, the data underscores that St Agnes remains one of the safest areas in the UK, with its crime rate 60.8% below the national average. However, the abrupt rise in violent crime compared to the previous month suggests a need to monitor local factors influencing this shift, such as seasonal transitions or community dynamics.