St Blazey Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Blazey's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This comparative advantage is notable, particularly when considering the area's position within Cornwall, a region historically marked by lower crime rates compared to national averages. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct profile: violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average for this category. This divergence from national trends suggests local factors influencing this category, possibly linked to the area's seasonal dynamics. Criminal damage and arson followed at 16% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 — 103% above the UK average. Public order offences, at 12% of total crimes, were also 55% above the UK average. These patterns contrast sharply with categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 52% below the UK average. August, as a peak holiday month, likely amplified certain risks, particularly for property crimes during periods of empty homes. The interplay between seasonal tourism, local demographics, and crime types illustrates the nuanced nature of St Blazey's crime profile. While the area's overall rate remains below the UK average, the elevated rates in specific categories warrant targeted analysis to understand underlying drivers.

August saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences rising 50% from 4 to 6 incidents. Other crime and vehicle crime both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking a significant increase in these categories. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 16.7%, from 6 to 5 incidents. These changes highlight a combination of specific crime types and local conditions. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all crimes, were 25% above the UK average at 3.6 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national norms suggests unique factors at play in St Blazey, possibly linked to the area's seasonal dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour's 52% deficit compared to the UK average indicates a relatively lower incidence of this category, which may reflect community-specific initiatives or environmental factors. The doubling of vehicle crime and other crime categories underscores the need for targeted interventions in these areas.

St Blazey's crime rate rose slightly to 7.2 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, a 4.1% increase from 6.9 per 1,000 in July. This monthly shift contrasts with the area's overall 11.1% deficit relative to the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count remained consistent at roughly 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period, reflecting no significant spikes in activity. When viewed through the lens of population exposure, August saw one reported crime for every 139 residents — a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. While this monthly rate is marginally higher than July's, it remains well below the UK-wide benchmark. The population context underscores that the area's crime density is relatively low, even as specific categories like violence and sexual offences show marked deviations from national trends. This juxtaposition highlights the importance of examining crime types alongside overall rates to fully understand local dynamics.