St Austell Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

St Austell's September 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 31.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the area's generally lower risk profile. This rate translates to a 1-in-183 chance of a reported crime affecting any given resident over the course of the month, a figure that offers a concrete measure of everyday risk. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34.9% of all incidents (46 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (25.8%, 34 cases) and criminal damage and arson (9.9%, 13 cases). The seasonal context of September, with its return to school and university term, likely contributed to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, consistent with patterns observed in similar months. While violent crime rates were 49% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour rates exceeded the national benchmark by 42%, a disparity that suggests localised challenges in managing community disorder. The relatively low levels of property crime—other theft (6.8%), shoplifting (6.8%), and vehicle crime (3.8%)—were all below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's rural-urban mix and lower population density compared to major urban centres. These patterns suggest that St Austell's crime picture is shaped by a combination of its coastal location, seasonal rhythms, and local demographics, with the built-up area's proximity to natural landscapes possibly influencing the types and frequencies of reported incidents.

September 2023 saw a 31.4% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 35 to 46 incidents. This surge, consistent with the start of the academic year, may reflect heightened activity in local schools and community spaces. Conversely, drug-related crimes plummeted by 88.9%, dropping from nine to just one incident, a shift that could indicate targeted enforcement or seasonal factors. Vehicle crime also fell sharply, down 54.5% from 11 to five incidents, linked to reduced weekend traffic or increased security measures. Anti-social behaviour in St Austell (1.9 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average (1.3 per 1,000) by 42%, highlighting a localised challenge despite the overall lower crime rate. Meanwhile, violent crimes (1.4 per 1,000) were 49% below the UK average, suggesting a safer environment for residents in this category.

St Austell's September 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.2% decline from the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend of lower reported crimes in the built-up area, though the pace of decline slowed compared to earlier in the year. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly four reported crimes each day, a figure that remains consistent with local patterns observed in similar months. Over the course of September, one crime was reported for every 183 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, translating to a 1-in-183 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during the month. The population context further highlights that St Austell's crime profile remains distinct from the UK's broader trends, with specific categories like vehicle crime and theft from the person showing marked underperformance relative to national benchmarks.