St Blazey Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate St Blazey's crime profile in November 2023, accounting for nearly a third of all reported crimes. At 3.0 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 60% below the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a consistently lower level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. This rural coastal town within Cornwall sees a distinct pattern of crime, with property offences (52.4% of total crimes) and violent crimes (28.6%) forming the twin pillars of its crime picture. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping—likely contributes to fluctuations in certain crime types, though no single factor appears to drive the overall trend. The rate of violence and sexual offences (0.9 per 1,000) is 65% below the UK average, suggesting that local community dynamics or environmental factors may play a role in mitigating violent crime. While property crimes remain the most common category, their rate (1.6 per 1,000) is still significantly lower than the UK average for similar offences, indicating that the area's rural character and possibly its relatively small population size help limit opportunities for theft and burglary. The low crime rate may also reflect the town's proximity to natural landscapes, which could reduce foot traffic in certain areas, though this hypothesis requires further local analysis.

November 2023 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with other theft jumping 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling (from 1 to 3). These increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which can heighten opportunities for vandalism. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), potentially reflecting reduced public gatherings during the month. The rate of violence and sexual offences—while still the dominant category—dropped by 40% compared to October, though it remains 65% below the UK average. A notable anomaly is the drug-related crime rate, which is 50% above the UK average (0.3 vs 0.2 per 1,000), suggesting that localised issues may require targeted attention. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately 1 incident per day offers a concrete measure of risk, though this remains well below national averages. The stark contrast between St Blazey's drug crime rate and its overall safety profile raises questions about the nature of local drug-related activity, which appears to diverge from broader regional trends.

St Blazey's crime rate in November 2023 (3.0 per 1,000) represents a 4.7% decrease from October's rate of 3.2, continuing a downward trend that has likely been reinforced by the town's low population density and rural setting. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that would translate to an annual estimate of 30 crimes—a stark contrast to the UK average of over 200 crimes per 1,000 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 332 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this small community. When scaled to the area's population of 6,970, the monthly exposure figure underscores the rarity of criminal activity in St Blazey compared to larger urban centres. This low crime environment may be partly attributable to the town's coastal location, which could limit certain types of criminal opportunity, though the presence of drug-related offences above the UK average suggests that other factors—such as localised social networks or transportation links—may create specific vulnerabilities. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that while St Blazey excels in reducing violent crime, its performance in drug-related offences highlights a unique challenge that differs from the national profile.