St Austell Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in St Austell, eight crimes were reported in September 2024 — a rate 3.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 124 residents over the course of the month. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, making up 45.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and criminal damage (8.8%). The seasonal transition in September, with nights drawing in and university freshers arriving, likely contributes to patterns in violent crime and anti-social behaviour. While shoplifting rates in St Austell were 26% below the UK average, the area’s higher-than-average rates for violence and anti-social behaviour suggest a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The coastal character of St Austell, combined with its status as a commuter hub, may explain why property crimes remain relatively low compared to other UK towns, though this contrasts with the sharp increase in violent crime observed this month.

September saw a 30.9% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 68 to 89 incidents — a jump that places St Austell’s rate 41% above the UK average for this category. Burglary also surged by 200%, with three incidents reported compared to one in August, though this remains 68% below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by two-thirds (6 to 2), and robbery fell by two-thirds (3 to 1), reflecting a possible shift in criminal activity away from transport hubs. Shoplifting, which was 26% below the UK average, remained a low priority for offenders, while anti-social behaviour — 28% above the UK average — highlights ongoing challenges in managing public spaces. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the arrival of students and the transition to darker evenings likely amplifying tensions in the town centre.

St Austell’s crime rate in September 2024 (8.0 per 1,000) marked a 2.5% decrease from August’s 8.3 per 1,000.9% above the UK average. Over 30 days, this translates to roughly six crimes per day — a rate that, while not extreme, underscores the need for vigilance in local communities. On a population-scaled basis, one reported crime occurred for every 124 residents over the month, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, indicates that residents are not entirely insulated from criminal activity. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with St Austell’s position as a mid-sized coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The decrease from August may reflect the calming effect of longer days waning and the settling of freshers into routine, though the continued dominance of violent crime suggests deeper structural issues that persist beyond seasonal fluctuations.