St Agnes Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 revealed an unexpected anomaly in St Agnes’ crime profile, with Other crime surging 18% above the UK average despite the area’s overall rate of 1.7 per 1,000—79.8% below the national average. This stark contrast to typical rural crime patterns, where property and violent crimes dominate, raises questions about local factors influencing this shift. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, accounting for 50% of all reports, a figure 45% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, though halved from June’s 6 to 3, still fell 82% below national levels, consistent with St Agnes’ historically low violent crime rates. The seasonal context of peak tourism and festivals in July likely contributed to the rise in Other crime, as transient populations may interact differently with local systems. However, the absence of significant increases in property-related offences suggests that the area’s small size and tight-knit community may naturally mitigate certain crime types. While the UK average for Drugs is 0.2 per 1,000, St Agnes’ rate matched this figure, indicating no major deviation in this category. These patterns highlight the combination of geographic isolation, seasonal dynamics, and local policing priorities in shaping crime trends in this Cornish built-up area.

July 2024 saw unexpected shifts in crime patterns, with Other crime and Drugs both surging by 100% compared to June, despite overall rates remaining low. This spike in lesser-reported categories contrasts with a 50% decrease in Violence and sexual offences, which had previously been the second most common crime type. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 66.7%, pushing it to 50% of all reported crimes. While violent crime remains 82% below the UK average, the 18% increase in Other crime for St Agnes—compared to the UK’s 0.2 per 1,000—highlights a local anomaly. Residents may find the 100% increase in Drugs and Other crime particularly noteworthy, as these categories are typically lower in rural areas. The data suggests a shift in focus from violent to non-violent crimes, possibly influenced by seasonal tourism or local events.

St Agnes’ crime rate in July 2024 fell to 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a 16.3% decline from June’s 2.0 per 1,000. This represents a marked improvement compared to the previous month, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low by UK standards. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this small community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 593 residents—a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety. While the UK average for Other crime is 0.2 per 1,000, St Agnes’ rate for this category is 18% higher, suggesting a unique local dynamic that warrants further exploration. These statistics, when viewed alongside the area’s population context, illustrate how even minor fluctuations can shape perceptions of safety in a tightly knit community.