St Blazey Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,970, St Blazey’s 32 recorded crimes in May 2025 translate to a rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—43.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while low, is contextualised by the area’s small size and rural-adjacent character, which may contribute to lower overall crime rates through factors like community cohesion and limited urban density. The breakdown of incidents reveals a mix of violent and non-violent crimes, with violence and sexual offences (11 cases) making up 34.4% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (10 cases) at 31.3%. These figures align with seasonal patterns in May, when longer evenings and bank holidays often coincide with increased socialising in local public spaces, potentially driving anti-social incidents and alcohol-related violence. Drug-related crimes, though still below the UK average, saw a dramatic 100% increase from April, highlighting a sudden localised spike that may reflect transient factors such as temporary changes in supply chains or increased drug use during the holiday period. The relatively low rates of property crimes (5 total) and burglary (1 case) suggest a generally secure environment for homes and personal property, though the rise in other theft (from one to two cases) indicates heightened vulnerability for individuals in specific circumstances. This pattern is consistent with the area’s character as a small built-up area within Cornwall, where crime prevention efforts may be more community-driven and responsive to local needs.

May 2025 saw a dramatic rise in drug-related crimes, surging from zero to four incidents—a 100% increase. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 (114% above locally), signals a sharp localised shift. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour doubled from five to ten incidents, likely linked to longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising during May’s bank holidays. Other theft also rose sharply, from one to two cases, suggesting heightened opportunistic activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by two-thirds, while burglary fell by half, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in property occupancy or increased community vigilance. Violent crimes remained 43% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area’s relatively small population and rural-adjacent character, where social cohesion and community networks can moderate conflict.

St Blazey’s crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations, though deeper analysis reveals shifts in crime type distribution. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size of 6,970. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local community. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would equate to one crime for every 123 residents in a similar-sized area. However, the distribution of crime types—particularly the sharp rise in drug-related incidents—highlights localised trends that contrast with national patterns. For residents, this means a generally safe environment, but with specific areas of concern that require targeted awareness.