St Austell Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Austell’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, 25.9% above the UK average of 8.1. This places the area significantly higher than the national benchmark, a discrepancy that likely reflects local characteristics such as its status as a built-up area within Cornwall’s rural landscape. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 39% of all incidents—40% above the UK average—and may be linked to the area’s social dynamics and seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.5%, and shoplifting, which surged by 190% compared to May, contributed 11.8% of total crimes. These figures suggest that the area’s mix of urban and semi-rural features, combined with the start of summer, may be influencing crime patterns. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the onset of tourism—could be driving increased public order issues and retail-related offences. While property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remained relatively low, the sharp rise in shoplifting highlights vulnerabilities in local retail security. This data underscores the need for tailored strategies to address the unique challenges posed by St Austell’s geography and seasonal rhythms.

Shoplifting incidents surged by 190% in June, rising from 10 to 29 cases. This jump far outpaces other categories and may partly explain the overall rate's rise. Meanwhile, other crime increased by 100%, from 2 to 4 cases, suggesting emerging patterns that warrant closer scrutiny. Violent crimes, at 96 total, remain 40% above the UK average, a stark outlier in the crime breakdown. Conversely, vehicle crime fell 19% compared to the UK average, potentially reflecting the area’s lower density of car parks and parking lots. The sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (+76.9%) could signal seasonal factors, such as warmer weather encouraging outdoor activity. Residents might find the shoplifting surge particularly relevant, given its direct impact on local businesses.

St Austell's crime rate in June 2025 rose 14.5% from 8.9 per 1,000 in May to 10.2 per 1,000. This means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents over the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. Daily crime activity averaged eight crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the population density and the nature of the built-up area. Compared to the UK average, St Austell's rate remains higher, though the monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of how frequently crimes intersect with the community. The population context—24,127 residents—further highlights that even a relatively small increase in crime rate translates to a significant number of incidents. This comparison underscores the need for targeted local initiatives, given the area’s higher-than-average vulnerability to specific crime types.