Crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend: statistics, rates and trends
700 crimes were recorded in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend at a glance
- Crime trends in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
- Types of crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
- Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
- Population and deprivation in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
- Questions about crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
- About this data
700 crimes were recorded in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 306 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend has the 1,289th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 700 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.0 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,141 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend was highest in the year to July 2026 (700 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (462). Over the whole period it rose 52%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 700 | 98.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 655 | 91.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 483 | 67.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 533 | 74.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 584 | 81.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 511 | 71.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 514 | 72.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 462 | 64.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+91%) and public order (+20%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 42.9 | 1.25 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 12.9 | 0.84 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 10.2 | 1.51 | +14% |
| Other theft | 63 | 8.8 | 1.38 | +91% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 6.4 | 0.78 | +229% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.8 | 1.16 | +69% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.0 | 0.40 | +17% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.15 | -11% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 0.28 | +133% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 229% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 459 | 66.8 | -32% |
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,532 | 292.5 | +198% |
| Truro Tregolls | 525 | 73.5 | -25% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 255 | 53.3 | -46% |
| Feock & Kea | 189 | 33.4 | -66% |
| Probus & St Erme | 308 | 39.7 | -59% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 144 | 22.8 | -77% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 331 | 45.7 | -53% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 184 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Chyvelah Vale | 36 |
| On or near Oak Lane | 28 |
| On or near Townsend Street | 19 |
| On or near Navigator Way | 18 |
| On or near St Thomas Close | 18 |
| On or near Alma Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 294 | 42.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 19.3% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend has an estimated population of 7,141. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend a safe place to live?
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend recorded 98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend was up 7% on the year before: 700 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 655 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend?
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.