St Agnes Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw St Agnes report a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (42.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (31.6%) and criminal damage and arson (21.1%). This starkly contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), where St Agnes' rate is 46% lower. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and springtime outdoor activity—may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, which often correlates with increased public gatherings. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) is 23% above the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as property vulnerability in a coastal built-up area. While the overall crime rate remains well below national levels, the shift in crime mix toward property-related offences (35% of total) compared to the UK’s 38% violent crime dominance highlights unique local dynamics. The area’s small population (5,929) and rural-urban hybrid character likely contribute to these patterns, with limited public spaces driving anti-social behaviour and seasonal tourism potentially influencing property crime trends.

April 2025 marked a concerning surge in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson leaping by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour doubling to 6 reports—a 200% increase. Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply, climbing 166.7% to 8 incidents, which is 46% below the UK average for this category. These spikes suggest a significant shift in criminal activity patterns, with property-related offences accounting for 35% of total crimes—higher than the UK’s typical violent crime emphasis. Anti-social behaviour, though still 25% below the UK average (1.3 per 1,000), now constitutes over a third of all reported crimes, potentially reflecting the impact of Easter weekend gatherings in this coastal built-up area. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding vandalism, which now exceeds UK averages for this category, and the sudden uptick in violent incidents, which may relate to increased foot traffic during the Easter period. The absence of a corresponding rise in property crime (only 4 incidents, compared to 8 violent crimes) indicates a combination of local demographics and seasonal activity.

Comparing April 2025 to March, the crime rate in St Agnes rose by 89.3%, jumping from 1.7 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This significant increase, though still far below the UK average, translates to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 312 residents—a figure that, while low, underscores the volatility of crime trends in such a small community. On a daily basis, April saw an average of one crime per day, a rate that, when scaled to the area’s 5,929 residents, highlights the disproportionate impact of a few incidents on local perception of safety. The previous month’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 suggests a potential correlation with seasonal factors, such as the end of the Easter holiday period or changes in tourist activity. While the area’s overall crime rate remains exceptionally low compared to the UK, the sharp month-on-month increase raises questions about localized triggers, such as weather shifts or community events. For residents, this means that while the absolute number of crimes remains minimal, the sudden rise in certain categories—particularly violence and criminal damage—demands heightened awareness, especially during times of increased public interaction.