St Austell Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, St Austell recorded 257 crimes across a population of 24,127, translating to a crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents—39% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure places the area in a stark contrast to the national benchmark, with violent crime alone accounting for 42.4% of all incidents, driven by 109 reported cases of violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson followed closely, at 18.3% and 8.6% respectively, reflecting a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes dominate the local crime profile. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter days and the Halloween holiday—likely contributes to these trends, as darker evenings may amplify opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order issues. While shoplifting and drug-related crimes saw notable decreases, the overall rise in violent and public order offences suggests a need for targeted interventions. St Austell’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, may also play a role in shaping crime dynamics, particularly during periods of increased foot traffic or social activity. These patterns, when viewed through the lens of October’s seasonal shifts, underscore the importance of community engagement and policing strategies tailored to the area’s unique rhythms.

October 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime trends, with burglary and robbery surging by 600% and 400% respectively. These increases, from 1 to 7 and 1 to 5 incidents, suggest a sudden uptick in property-related crimes. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 175%, reaching 22 incidents—far above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This surge may be linked to Halloween activities and darker evenings, which could exacerbate disorderly conduct. In contrast, shoplifting decreased by 27.3% (from 22 to 16), and drug-related crimes dropped by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), indicating potential successes in targeted enforcement or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. The violent crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000—69% above the UK average—remains a critical concern, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also significantly exceeding national benchmarks. These patterns highlight a combination of seasonal influences and local conditions, with public order and violent crimes dominating the monthly landscape.

St Austell’s October 2025 crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 46.9% increase from September’s 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sharp upward trend. This rise is most pronounced in burglary, robbery, and public order offences, which saw increases of 600%, 400%, and 175% respectively. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 8 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, underscores the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 94 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 24,127. This rate is higher than the UK average, with violent crime alone 69% above the national benchmark. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents are more likely to encounter crime than the average UK citizen, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are both significantly above UK levels. These figures, when contextualised within St Austell’s built-up area, suggest that local factors—such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics—may be contributing to the current trajectory.