St Blazey Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in St Blazey, just 3.9 crimes were reported in April 2023 — a rate 48% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 258 residents over the course of the month, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 37% of all reports, followed by criminal damage and arson (18.5%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter holidays, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity — may have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remains stable compared to similar months. Violent crimes, while the most common category, were 46% below the UK average, consistent with broader trends in rural and semi-rural areas where community cohesion and lower population density often correlate with reduced violent incidents. Property crimes, though fewer in absolute numbers, showed a balanced distribution, with burglary and other thefts each contributing 7.4% of the total. The data suggests a crime picture shaped by local characteristics: a built-up area within Cornwall's rural landscape, where tourism and seasonal tourism-related activities may intersect with crime patterns, though not to a degree that significantly elevates risk compared to the national average.

April 2023 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories compared to March. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences each fell by 50%, likely reflecting the transition from winter to spring, when outdoor activity and community engagement may reduce incidents tied to social conflict. Conversely, other crime, drugs, and possession of weapons all increased by 100%, a stark rise from zero to one report each. This uptick in drug-related offences may be linked to Easter holidays, when transient populations and increased social gatherings could create conditions conducive to such activities. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category, were 46% below the UK average, a trend consistent with St Blazey's position as a smaller built-up area within Cornwall, where community networks may mitigate escalation. Criminal damage and arson, while 15% above the UK average, remained relatively low in absolute terms, with only five reports — a figure that could be influenced by local factors such as seasonal maintenance activities or targeted vandalism in specific areas. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 1-in-258 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month, a measure that underscores the area's overall safety compared to larger urban centres.

The crime rate in St Blazey for April 2023 (3.9 per 1,000) marked a 20.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000, a decline that aligns with broader seasonal patterns. Over the 30 days of April, this translated to roughly one reported crime per day, a daily frequency that, when scaled to the area's population of 6,970, equates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 258 residents. This figure, while seemingly small, contextualises the risk in terms of individual likelihood: a resident has a 1-in-258 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of the month, a rate significantly lower than the UK average. The drop from March to April may be attributed to the shift from winter to spring, with reduced indoor gatherings and increased daylight hours potentially deterring certain types of crime. However, the persistence of violent crimes at 37% of the total, despite being 46% below the UK average, suggests that local factors — such as the area's built-up character and proximity to Cornwall's coastal regions — may still play a role in shaping crime dynamics. The comparison to the UK average also highlights St Blazey's position as a relatively safe area, where the combination of rural surroundings and smaller population size appears to contribute to lower crime rates compared to more densely populated regions.