St Austell Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Austell’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.4% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights a significant divergence from national trends, particularly in the category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.6% of all crimes reported. At 4.2 per 1,000, this rate is 52% higher than the UK average, suggesting a concentrated issue in this area of the built-up zone. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common offence, contributing 19.2% of total crimes, and public order offences accounted for 7.8%. These figures align with the seasonal context of June, a month marking the start of summer when increased social activity and tourism may contribute to heightened incidents of disorder and interpersonal conflict. The data also reveals a marked contrast in property crime trends: while shoplifting and anti-social behaviour exceeded UK averages, burglary and vehicle crime fell below national levels. This imbalance may reflect the area’s unique characteristics, such as its status as a built-up area within Cornwall, where a mix of residential and commercial zones could influence crime patterns differently than more densely urban or rural settings. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime compared to the UK average may indicate effective local deterrents or a lack of targeted opportunities for such offences, though this requires further analysis to confirm.

June 2024 saw a sharp 100% rise in possession of weapons offences, with incidents increasing from 3 to 6. This jump, while small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. Concurrently, theft from the person rose by 100% (from 0 to 1), indicating a possible increase in targeted opportunistic crime. Vehicle crime also surged by 80%, climbing from 5 to 9, which may reflect changes in parking habits or increased vehicle-related activity during the summer season. In contrast, other crime types showed declines, including a 70% drop in 'other crime' and a 53.6% reduction in criminal damage and arson. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized influences. The rate of violence and sexual offences remains 52% above the UK average, a figure that has persisted despite recent decreases in property-related crimes. For residents, the 100% increase in weapon possession is a concrete data point that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

St Austell's crime rate in June 2024 rose to 10.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 9.5 per 1,000. This upward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months, when increased foot traffic and tourism may influence local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 8 crimes per day in June, a figure that reflects the monthly aggregate but does not account for fluctuations within the month itself. When considering the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 98 residents, underscoring the relative density of incidents within the built-up area. While this figure is local-specific and not directly comparable to UK-wide daily averages, it provides a tangible measure of crime frequency for residents. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that St Austell’s rate remains higher than the UK average, emphasizing the need for targeted local analysis to address the underlying factors contributing to this disparity.