St Austell Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

A sharp 300% increase in vehicle crime in November 2023 stood out as the most unexpected shift in St Austell's crime profile, contrasting with a generally lower overall rate compared to the UK. The built-up area within Cornwall recorded 122 crimes across 24,127 residents, yielding a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 — 32.0% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This marked disparity highlights the area's relatively safer environment, though November's seasonal factors may have influenced specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents, 30.3% of total crimes) remained the most prevalent category, significantly below the UK average for this category (42% lower). Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents, 25.4% of total) and shoplifting (17 incidents, 13.9%) followed, with the latter showing a 27% increase over the UK average. The month's context — dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping — likely contributed to patterns, though the 300% spike in vehicle crime defies immediate explanation. While the area's lower population density and possibly stronger community policing may help explain its overall lower rate, the vehicle crime surge suggests a need for further analysis of local transportation patterns or event-related activity during November.

Vehicle crime in St Austell saw a 300% month-on-month increase, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — the most dramatic shift in November's data. This jump occurred despite no explicit local event or infrastructure change being reported, though the timing aligns with Bonfire Night's increased vehicle movement and Black Friday's potential for traffic congestion. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 112.5% (8 to 17 incidents), possibly linked to seasonal retail activity, while bicycle theft doubled from 0 to 1 incident. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 29.5% (from 44 to 31 incidents), and other theft decreased by 50% (from 6 to 3), suggesting some localised deterrence efforts may have taken effect. The area's violent crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 42% below the UK average, while public order offences (0.2 per 1,000) were 62% lower than the national average. These figures indicate St Austell's lower prevalence of alcohol-fuelled disputes compared to other UK areas, reflecting its smaller population or community dynamics. However, the vehicle crime surge remains an outlier, warranting closer examination of local transportation hubs or temporary spikes in vehicle-related incidents.

St Austell's crime rate in November 2023 (5.1 per 1,000) was 2.6% higher than the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000.0% below the UK average. Over the 30-day period, 4 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 198 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK's typical monthly aggregate, which is not provided but can be inferred to be significantly higher given St Austell's 32% deficit. The area's population of 24,127 means each resident faces a 0.0051 probability of being a crime victim, compared to the UK's 0.0075 probability. This lower risk is consistent with St Austell's rural-urban hybrid character, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to reduced crime rates. However, the 300% spike in vehicle crime complicates this narrative, suggesting that specific factors — such as temporary increases in traffic volume or unsecured vehicles during Bonfire Night — may have created vulnerabilities. The comparison to the UK average underscores St Austell's overall safety, yet the vehicle crime anomaly highlights the need for targeted local analysis to address this unexpected surge.