Crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par at a glance
- Crime trends in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par
- Types of crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par
- Fowey, Tywardreath & Par compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par
- Demographics of Fowey, Tywardreath & Par
- Questions about crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (138), anti-social behaviour (69) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,689th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 335 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.2 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,755 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par peaked in the year to August 2018 (378 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (217). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 335 | 58.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 377 | 65.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 217 | 37.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 354 | 61.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 262 | 45.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 346 | 60.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 345 | 59.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 378 | 65.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (48% below) and violence and sexual offences (30% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 57 to 43 and anti-social behaviour fell from 90 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 31 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fowey, Tywardreath & Par; the highest is St Austell Central & Gover (147.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mewan & Grampound (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fowey, Tywardreath & Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | +19% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 399 | 57.6 | -1% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 438 | 69.0 | +19% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | +14% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | +147% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 240 | 44.6 | -23% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,257 | 147.4 | +153% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Eastcliffe Road | 32 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 21 |
| On or near Chapel Road | 15 |
| On or near Sea King Court | 15 |
| On or near B3415 | 12 |
| On or near Par | 9 |
| On or near Du Maurier Drive | 8 |
| On or near Windmill | 8 |
| On or near Attwell Terrace | 7 |
Of the 266 crimes in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 21.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Fowey, Tywardreath & Par has an estimated population of 5,755 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fowey, Tywardreath & Par average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fowey, Tywardreath & Par a safe place to live?
Fowey, Tywardreath & Par recorded 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,689th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par was down 11% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fowey, Tywardreath & Par?
About 5,755 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fowey, Tywardreath & Par?
Fowey, Tywardreath & Par 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.