St Neot Crime Rate

St Neot is one of the safest settlements in the region, boasting an impressive safety score of 92/100, which is significantly higher than the UK average of 79. The overall crime rate is remarkably low at 33.2 per 1,000 residents, roughly a third of the national average of 91.7. Furthermore, the area is experiencing a positive trend, with crime decreasing by 11.7% year-over-year. This data, covering the period from December 2024 to November 2025, paints a picture of a peaceful and secure community. Residents benefit from very low levels of property crime and a general environment of safety that far exceeds national standards.

In St Neot, the safety profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which account for 35.9% of all reports, equating to 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This is followed by criminal damage and arson (22.6%) and anti-social behaviour (18.9%). Together, these three categories make up the vast majority of local police activity.

Overall property crime in St Neot is low at 13.2 per 1,000 people, well below the UK average of 32.3. This category includes other theft (11.3%), burglary (3.8%), and theft from the person (1.9%). Notably, vehicle crime was not recorded during this period. For homeowners, the relatively high proportion of criminal damage suggests that boundary security and exterior property protection are important, even though traditional theft and burglary rates are exceptionally low. The low density of property crime indicates that St Neot remains a highly secure residential environment.

St Neot is currently on a positive safety trajectory, with total crime decreasing by 11.7% year-over-year. The monthly data from December 2024 to November 2025 shows a consistently low crime rate, with several months recording minimal activity. The period began with a very low rate of 1.3 in December, followed by a small peak of 4.4 in January 2025. Throughout the spring and summer, the rate remained remarkably steady, hovering around 3.1. A late summer peak was observed in September at 4.4, before dropping to its lowest point of 0.6 in October. The year concluded with a rate of 3.1 in November. This overall -11.7% reduction reinforces St Neot's reputation as a safe and stable community, with crime levels remaining well below both regional and national averages. For residents, this trend provides significant reassurance regarding the long-term safety of the area.

How To Keep Safe in St Neot

Violence and sexual offences are the most common crime type in St Neot, though the absolute numbers remain low. Maintaining a high level of community awareness is the best way to ensure continued safety in the village.

1. Secure Your Boundaries: With criminal damage being the second most common crime at 22.6%, ensure your garden gates, fences, and outbuildings are sturdy and locked to deter opportunistic vandalism.
2. Light Up Dark Areas: Use motion-activated lighting around the exterior of your home. This is a simple but effective way to discourage anti-social behaviour and criminal damage during the evening.
3. Participate in Community Reporting: ASB accounts for nearly 19% of local crime. Reporting incidents promptly to the local council or police helps prevent minor issues from becoming persistent problems.
4. Be Mindful During the Day: Theft is more common during daylight hours in St Neot. Always lock your doors and windows, even if you are just in the garden or popping out for a few minutes.
5. Personal Safety Awareness: When walking alone in quieter areas of the village at night, stay on familiar paths and let someone know your expected arrival time.

In St Neot, crime follows a very specific temporal pattern. During the morning (6am - 12pm) and afternoon (12pm - 6pm), theft is the dominant concern, accounting for 47% and 50% of reports respectively. This suggests that most acquisitive crime occurs during the day when people are active or properties may be left unattended. As the day turns to evening (6pm - 12am) and night (12am - 6am), the profile shifts dramatically toward "Other" crimes, which include public order offences and anti-social behaviour. These categories rise to 74% in the evening and 77% at night. Burglary also shows a slight increase in likelihood as the hours get later, peaking at 9% during the night-time period. Interestingly, vehicle crime is not a factor in any time period. These insights suggest that while daytime is the period for property vigilance, the late-night hours are when public conduct issues are most likely to be reported.

In a regional context, St Neot compares very favourably to its neighbours. With a crime rate of 33.2 per 1,000, it is safer than St Cleer, which has a rate of 41.6. It is, however, more active than Dobwalls, which recorded a lower rate of 19.1 per 1,000. For those seeking absolute quiet, the nearby hamlets of Doublebois and Tremar both recorded 0.0 crimes over the same period. St Neot sits as a middle-ground option: offering a slightly more active community than the smallest hamlets while remaining significantly safer than many other Cornish settlements and the UK as a whole.

With a property crime rate of 13.2 per 1,000, St Neot is a very low-risk area, but the prevalence of criminal damage (22.6% of total crime) suggests that exterior property protection should be a priority for homeowners. Traditional security systems, such as Ring or Nest, are often reactive—they provide you with a video of someone damaging your property after the fact. For residents of St Neot who want to maintain their high safety standards, scOS offers a proactive alternative. scOS is an AI-powered operating system that monitors your property boundaries 24/7. It doesn't just record; it detects threats in real-time. If an unauthorised person approaches your property, scOS can trigger autonomous responses, such as activating security lights or audible warnings, to deter them before any damage is done. Its multi-camera intelligence and pattern learning ensure it only alerts you to genuine threats, ignoring routine family movements. In an area where crime is decreasing, scOS provides the professional-grade deterrence needed to keep those numbers low and your property untouched.