St Austell Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in St Austell for February 2025 reveals a striking dominance of violent and anti-social crimes, which together accounted for over 60% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents, the area is 26.9% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a disparity that merits careful analysis. Violence and sexual offences formed the largest single category (39.7% of total crimes), followed closely by anti-social behaviour (22.1%) and shoplifting (11.8%). This pattern contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 45% of all crimes, but St Austell's local context appears to amplify these categories. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the elevated levels of violent crime, though this connection remains hedged by the area's specific characteristics. The presence of multiple retail outlets in St Austell likely drives shoplifting rates, while the concentration of anti-social behaviour could be linked to the built-up area's density. Vehicle crime and burglary were significantly below UK averages, with vehicle crime at 46% below and burglary at 63% below, suggesting that the area's urban layout may not be as conducive to these property-related crimes as other parts of the UK. This combination of factors highlights the need to consider both local demographics and broader seasonal influences when interpreting crime trends.

February 2025 saw a marked shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes dominating at 39.7% of the total, compared to property crimes at 11.8%. This imbalance, particularly the 45% above UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggests a unique local dynamic. Month-on-month changes revealed significant increases in 'other crime' (+100%) and robbery (+100%), while possession of weapons fell by 71.4% and burglary dropped by 57.1%. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal transitions, with the pre-spring lull potentially reducing some crime types while others, such as unclassified 'other crime', rose sharply. Public order offences were 9% below the UK average, a contrast to the area's elevated rates for anti-social behaviour (96% above UK average). Residents might find the 61% above UK average for shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could indicate pressures on local retail security measures.

St Austell's crime rate in February 2025 (8.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 16.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.2 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a seasonal trend observed in winter months, where lower outdoor activity may contribute to fewer opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 7 crimes per day in February, a figure that, while local to St Austell, provides a tangible sense of monthly crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 118 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population. This monthly exposure is lower than the previous month's equivalent, reflecting the overall decline in reported incidents. The population context further highlights that, despite the area's higher-than-average crime rate compared to the UK, the absolute number of crimes remains proportionate to its size. This balance underscores the importance of considering both local and national benchmarks when assessing safety trends.