St Blazey Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Blazey’s crime rate for February 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 35.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1. This figure places the area among the safer built-up regions in the country, though local patterns reveal a combination of crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 53.1% of all reported crimes, a share that aligns with the area’s demographic profile as a small, densely populated coastal town. The prevalence of violent crime may reflect the limited availability of community-based support services or the influence of transient populations in the area. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, contributed 46.9% of the total, with shoplifting emerging as a particularly persistent issue. The seasonal context of February—characterised by shorter days and reduced outdoor activity—may have limited opportunities for certain crimes, such as theft from the person or vehicle-related offences, which are typically more common in warmer months. However, the sharp increase in burglary and drug-related crimes suggests that other factors, such as economic pressures or changes in local policing strategies, could be at play. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while maintaining the area’s overall low crime profile.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, burglary, and drug-related crimes, with shoplifting surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and burglary doubling from zero to three. These spikes contrast with significant declines in other theft (-50%) and criminal damage and arson (-50%), suggesting a shift in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 53.1% of all crimes, but at a rate 4% below the UK average (2.4 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 71% and 39% below UK averages, respectively, highlighting a marked reduction in low-level disturbances. For residents, the 50% drop in other theft—such as vehicle crime or personal property theft—may signal improved security measures or seasonal factors influencing criminal opportunity.

St Blazey’s crime rate in February 2024 dropped to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 5.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.9. This decline, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of winter months, when outdoor activity typically wanes and community interactions shift indoors. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one crime reported per day across 29 days, reflecting a low but consistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 218 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. While this monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in daily patterns, it provides a clear snapshot of the area’s overall safety profile. The population context further highlights that, despite the presence of crimes, the scale remains proportionally smaller than in many other parts of the country.