St Austell Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw an unexpected spike in drug-related crimes in St Austell, rising from one reported incident in October to six in November—a 500% increase. This sharp rise contrasts with the broader crime rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which remains 41.1% above the UK average of 7.3. While violence and sexual offences (90 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) continued to dominate, the drug crime surge stands out as a notable anomaly. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—may have contributed to this shift. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.7 per 1,000, are 44% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 89% above. These figures suggest a persistent challenge in managing public order, particularly in areas with high foot traffic during festive periods. The town’s position as a built-up area within Cornwall, where tourism and local retail activity intersect, may amplify such patterns. However, the dramatic rise in drug-related offences warrants scrutiny, as it diverges from the usual seasonal trends observed in similar areas. St Austell’s crime profile thus reflects a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with drug-related incidents emerging as a critical focus for further analysis.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 500% surge in drug-related crimes, jumping from one to six incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights an unusual trend that may be linked to seasonal events such as Bonfire Night or increased retail activity during Black Friday. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, quadrupling from two to 10 incidents, a 400% increase. This could be attributed to changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle movement during the holiday season. Conversely, public order offences fell by 63.6%, from 22 to 8, reflecting reduced street activity as the month progressed or improved policing efforts in key areas. Drug-related crimes are now 11% above the UK average, while vehicle crime matches the national rate exactly. However, anti-social behaviour remains 89% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent issue in the area. For residents, the 3.7 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences—44% above the UK average—provides a clear indicator of the need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones.

St Austell’s crime rate in November 2025 (10.3 per 1,000) represents a slight decline from the previous month’s rate of 10.7, a 3.1% decrease. This modest improvement, however, does not bring the area closer to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day, a figure that, while manageable, reflects the ongoing pressure on local resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 24,127. When compared to the previous month, the reduction in public order offences and the stabilization of vehicle crime may suggest some success in addressing specific issues. However, the persistent gap between St Austell’s rates and the UK average—particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and violence—indicates a need for sustained efforts. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the 3.1% decrease, the area’s overall crime burden remains significantly higher than the national benchmark, necessitating a focus on both immediate interventions and long-term strategies to address systemic challenges.