St Agnes Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Agnes, a small built-up area in Cornwall, continues to demonstrate a crime profile markedly safer than the UK average. With a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents in September 2025—70.3% below the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000—the area’s data reflects a pattern consistent with its coastal, low-density character. Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 53.9% of total crimes) were the most prevalent category, though still 53% below the UK average. This category’s 133.3% month-on-month increase suggests a possible link to seasonal dynamics, such as the return of students to local educational institutions or changes in social activity as nights draw in. Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (1 incident) also remained well below UK averages, reinforcing the area’s overall safety. The limited number of property crimes (3 total) further supports the hypothesis that St Agnes’s geographic isolation and community-oriented environment may contribute to its low crime rates. However, the seasonal context of September—marking the transition from summer to autumn—introduces variables that may influence crime patterns, such as increased foot traffic in retail areas or shifts in community events. While direct causation, the combination of low population density, strong local policing, and the absence of major urban infrastructure likely plays a role in sustaining this safety record.

September saw a striking 133.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (53% lower), raises questions about local factors during the back-to-school period. Conversely, other thefts dropped sharply by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, reflecting a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, suggesting community-focused interventions may be having an effect. 'other crime'—a category often linked to transient or unclassified incidents—doubled from 0 to 1, highlighting the need for more granular reporting. These fluctuations contrast with the area’s overall stability, where property crimes remain sparse (just 3 incidents) and violent crime, while rising, remains far below national levels.

St Agnes recorded a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, a slight 8.4% increase from the previous month’s 2.0 rate. This remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, placing the area 70.3% below national levels. Daily crime statistics show just 0.43 crimes reported per day on average—a figure that, while statistically minimal, underscores the area’s consistent safety record. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 456 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 5,929, the low numbers suggest that even when incidents occur, they are isolated rather than indicative of systemic issues. This aligns with St Agnes’s character as a small coastal town with limited urban density, where community cohesion and geographic isolation may contribute to the sustained safety profile.