St Agnes Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Agnes, a small built-up area in Cornwall, maintained a crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2024—84.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national levels underscores the area’s relatively low-risk profile. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (3 incidents, 42.9% of total), followed by public order (2 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (2 incidents). These figures align with seasonal patterns: November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night may contribute to increased public order incidents, while the post-Black Friday retail period could influence shoplifting rates, though such crimes were not recorded this month. The area’s low crime rate likely reflects its rural character, with limited urban density and fewer high-traffic zones that typically drive property crime. However, the balance between violent and property crimes remains skewed—violence accounted for 42.9% of all recorded incidents, compared to 28.6% for public order and criminal damage combined. This mix may indicate a community where interpersonal disputes and minor disturbances are more prominent than theft or burglary. The absence of major commercial hubs or transport networks further reduces opportunities for certain crimes, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile. While direct causes, the seasonal context of November—shorter daylight hours, community events, and holiday shopping—offers plausible explanations for the crime types observed.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2024 was the doubling of public order offences, which rose from 0 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase. This jump coincided with a similar 100% rise in criminal damage and arson cases, both of which were recorded for the first time this month. By contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 57.1% compared to October, dropping from 7 to 3 incidents. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as the conclusion of university term time (if applicable) or reduced social activity as November progresses. The area’s violence rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents was 81% below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), highlighting a consistent trend of lower violent crime. Public order offences, though relatively rare, still saw a significant upward trend, possibly linked to Bonfire Night events or increased community gatherings in the area’s small population. Residents may find the daily crime count of 0 incidents per day (7 total over 30 days) particularly reassuring, though the 100% increase in certain categories suggests vigilance during peak event times remains prudent.

November 2024’s crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents represents a 41.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This decline reinforces the area’s long-term trend of low crime, though the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories suggest temporary factors may influence reporting. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in November—a figure that, while statistically low, reflects the small population of 5,929 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 847 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents in a community where crime is exceptionally rare. When compared to the UK average, St Agnes’ overall crime rate remains 84.2% below national levels, with individual categories like violence and sexual offences (81% below UK average) and criminal damage (47% below UK average) showing even more pronounced gaps. This disparity likely stems from the area’s rural nature, which limits opportunities for certain crimes, and its lack of urban infrastructure that typically drives higher rates. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that even a single incident can have a noticeable impact on a small community, making localised awareness and community policing efforts particularly valuable in maintaining this low-risk profile.