St Blazey Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,970, St Blazey recorded 33 crimes in May 2023, translating to a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 41.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. The most common crime types were anti-social behaviour (33.3% of total cases), violence and sexual offences (27.3%), and criminal damage and arson (24.2%). Anti-social behaviour, which includes noise complaints and public disturbances, may partly explain the seasonal spike in incidents, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely increased outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption. Conversely, violent crimes were 53% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower baseline tensions in the area. The low burglary rate (3.0% of total crimes) and drug-related offences (3.0%) further indicate a stable, low-crime environment, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—60% higher than April—raises questions about potential environmental or economic factors at play. These patterns are consistent with the area’s character as a smaller built-up community within Cornwall, where localised issues may dominate over broader national trends.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 266.7% increase in anti-social behaviour cases, rising from three to 11 incidents. This surge, which outpaced the UK average by 20%, may reflect the impact of May’s bank holidays and extended daylight hours, which often correlate with increased public drinking and socialising. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson cases rose by 60%, from five to eight, marking a significant upward trend. In contrast, burglary and drug-related offences both fell by 50%, with the latter dropping from two to one incident—a notable decrease that may indicate improved community engagement or reduced illicit activity. Violent crimes, though still a concern, remained 53% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the national trend and suggests effective local interventions. For residents, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour is a critical insight, as it highlights a need for targeted community measures during peak social periods. The data also reveals that St Blazey’s crime mix remains heavily weighted towards property-related and disorderly incidents, rather than violent crime, a distinction that may inform local policing priorities.

St Blazey’s crime rate in May 2023 rose by 22.2% compared to April’s 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but measurable increase. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day during the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in specific periods. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 211 residents—a ratio that, when compared to the UK average, highlights the area’s relative safety. For a community of 6,970 people, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in most other parts of the country. The contrast between St Blazey’s crime profile and the UK average is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour, where the local rate is 20% higher than the national figure, and violence and sexual offences, where the rate is 53% lower. These disparities suggest that local factors—such as the area’s size, community cohesion, and policing strategies—play a pivotal role in shaping crime trends. While the increase in anti-social behaviour may raise concerns, the overall context of low crime rates and targeted reductions in specific categories indicates that St Blazey remains a comparatively secure place to live.