Crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron: statistics, rates and trends
211 crimes were recorded in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron at a glance
- Crime trends in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron
- Types of crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron
- Crowan, Sithney & Wendron compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron
- Demographics of Crowan, Sithney & Wendron
- Questions about crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), criminal damage and arson (24) and anti-social behaviour (17) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,836th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 211 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,789 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron of any year here (211 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 211 | 27.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 254 | 32.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 249 | 32.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 248 | 31.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 245 | 31.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 254 | 32.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 212 | 27.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 228 | 29.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (55% below) and criminal damage and arson (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 15.5 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 2.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Crowan, Sithney & Wendron.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowan, Sithney & Wendron |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helston North | 236 | 37.5 | +39% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | +165% |
| Helston South & Meneage | 618 | 85.6 | +216% |
| Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | 222 | 40.5 | +49% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 441 | 74.3 | +174% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 933 | 120.2 | +344% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 550 | 99.0 | +265% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 561 | 80.8 | +198% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Forth Vean | 17 |
| On or near Trevisker Drive | 11 |
| On or near Rowe'S Lane | 10 |
| On or near Botetoe Hill | 9 |
| On or near Crewenna Road | 6 |
| On or near Kew An Gew | 6 |
| On or near Park Wella | 6 |
| On or near Bosence Road | 5 |
Of the 194 crimes in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 55.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Crowan, Sithney & Wendron has an estimated population of 7,789 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crowan, Sithney & Wendron average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crowan, Sithney & Wendron a safe place to live?
Crowan, Sithney & Wendron recorded 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,836th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (24).
Is crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowan, Sithney & Wendron was down 17% on the year before: 211 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 254 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crowan, Sithney & Wendron?
About 7,789 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crowan, Sithney & Wendron?
Crowan, Sithney & Wendron is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.