St Blazey Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

St Blazey's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents — 45.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This marked the lowest recorded rate for the built-up area since at least 2023, reflecting a combination of seasonal and geographic factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 38.5% of total incidents (10 cases), yet this category remains 44% below the UK average. The area's unique profile as a small coastal community with limited nightlife likely contributes to this disparity. Property crimes — primarily criminal damage (4 incidents) and other theft (3 cases) — accounted for 26% of reported crimes, with the latter 13% below the UK average. Public order offences (3 cases) and anti-social behaviour (2 cases) also featured prominently, though both remain significantly below national benchmarks. Seasonal context suggests that reduced retail footfall, shorter daylight hours, and post-holiday inactivity may have suppressed certain crime types. However, the 25% increase in criminal damage compared to the UK average highlights vulnerabilities in preserving historic infrastructure. The overall rate underscores St Blazey's status as an outlier in UK crime statistics, with its low density and limited commercial activity creating a distinct crime profile compared to larger urban centres.

January saw a 47.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 19 to 10 incidents — a shift that contrasts sharply with the 100% increase in drug-related crimes. This anomaly may reflect seasonal changes, with illicit activity rising as post-holiday foot traffic declines. Public order offences rose by 50%, potentially linked to colder weather driving more indoor gatherings. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, though this remains 68% below the UK average. Shoplifting fell by 50%, consistent with reduced retail activity during the post-Christmas period. The breakdown shows a stark divergence from UK trends: while violent crime is 44% below average, criminal damage is 25% above, due to targeted vandalism in the area's historic buildings. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local demographics and seasonal factors in shaping crime patterns.

St Blazey's crime rate in January 2026 dropped 29.8% from December's 5.3 per 1,000 to 3.7 per 1,000, marking the lowest monthly rate since at least 2023. This decline aligns with typical post-holiday patterns in coastal areas, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may partly explain the drop in shoplifting and vehicle crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 268 residents — a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in January, a pace significantly lower than the UK average for built-up areas in Cornwall. The population-scaled perspective reveals that St Blazey's 6,970 residents experienced 26 crimes, equating to a per capita rate 45.6% below the UK average. This suggests systemic factors — such as the area's limited nightlife and low-density housing — may contribute to its consistently low crime profile compared to larger urban centres.