St Blazey Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

St Blazey’s crime profile in October 2024 illustrates a combination of local and national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places it 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that has remained consistent over recent months. This discrepancy is most pronounced in violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). The dominance of violence and sexual offences (17 cases) over property crimes (8 cases) suggests a pattern of interpersonal conflict rather than opportunistic theft, a dynamic often seen in small communities with limited social services. Seasonal factors may have amplified this trend, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween-related activities could have increased opportunities for confrontations in the town’s public spaces. The area’s low property crime rate—particularly the absence of burglary beyond one incident—contrasts with the UK average, reflecting St Blazey’s compact size and lower commercial density. However, the sharp rise in drug-related offences (from one to two cases) and the doubling of burglary reports may signal emerging challenges, though these remain isolated incidents rather than systemic issues. The low levels of public order offences (3 cases) and anti-social behaviour (3 cases) further reinforce the area’s generally orderly character. decline in anti-social behaviour compared to September may hint at temporary reductions in community activity rather than a long-term trend. As a built-up area within Cornwall, St Blazey’s crime picture is shaped by its rural-urban interface, where limited economic activity and seasonal tourism patterns may contribute to both stability and occasional spikes in specific crime categories.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in October 2024 was the 100% increase in drug-related offences, rising from one to two incidents. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, may be linked to seasonal factors such as the return of university students or increased social activity during the Halloween period. Concurrently, burglary rates also doubled, with one incident reported compared to zero in September—though this remains an isolated occurrence. A stark contrast emerged in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 57.1% (from seven to three cases), potentially reflecting reduced public gatherings during October’s shorter evenings. The breakdown of crime types also reveals a notable disparity: violent crimes accounted for 50% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). This imbalance suggests a localised pattern of interpersonal conflict, exacerbated by the area’s limited access to conflict resolution services or community support networks. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the 17 violent crimes recorded, which highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas such as the town’s main thoroughfares.

St Blazey’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reflects a trend seen in several small built-up areas during autumn transitions. Over the course of October, 34 crimes were reported, equating to roughly one crime per day—a pace that, while consistent with historical averages for this area, remains lower than the UK average. When scaled to the local population of 6,970, this translates to one reported crime for every 205 residents over the month. Contextually, this figure underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in St Blazey compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective also highlights how the area’s compact size and limited commercial activity may contribute to this pattern, though seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during darker evenings could further temper crime levels in the coming months.