Crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East: statistics, rates and trends
561 crimes were recorded in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East at a glance
- Crime trends in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
- Types of crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
- Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
- Demographics of Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
- Questions about crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (267), shoplifting (76) and criminal damage and arson (61) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,813th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 561 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,944 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East of any year here (561 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 561 | 80.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 476 | 68.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 387 | 55.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 340 | 49.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 379 | 54.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 300 | 43.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 334 | 48.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 390 | 56.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (30% above the national rate) and shoplifting (29% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (45% below) and public order (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 44 to 76 and violence and sexual offences rose from 187 to 267, while anti-social behaviour fell from 101 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 38.5 | 34.2 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 10.9 | 8.5 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East; the highest is Camborne Trelowarren (120.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay (39.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle West | 576 | 80.9 | 0% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 441 | 74.3 | -8% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 933 | 120.2 | +49% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 299 | 39.5 | -51% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 550 | 99.0 | +23% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -44% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | -11% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 545 | 104.6 | +29% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ellis Meadow” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ellis Meadow | 52 |
| On or near Black Road | 51 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Loggans Road | 23 |
| On or near Tewynn Court | 18 |
| On or near Towans View | 15 |
| On or near Ventonleague Row | 15 |
| On or near Loggans Way | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
Of the 502 crimes in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East has an estimated population of 6,944 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East a safe place to live?
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,813th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (76).
Is crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East was up 18% on the year before: 561 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 476 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East?
About 6,944 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East?
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East 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.