Crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East: statistics, rates and trends
559 crimes were recorded in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
- Questions about crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
- About this data
559 crimes were recorded in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 269 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East has the 1,833rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 559 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.5 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,944 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East was highest in the year to July 2026 (559 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (299). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 559 | 80.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 483 | 69.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 367 | 52.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 324 | 46.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 384 | 55.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 299 | 43.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 340 | 49.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 398 | 57.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+60%) and violence and sexual offences (+47%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 38.7 | 1.13 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 10.8 | 1.30 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 8.8 | 0.57 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 8.8 | 1.30 | +27% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +11% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.0 | 0.61 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +12% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -64% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle West | 579 | 81.3 | +1% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 439 | 74.0 | -8% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 919 | 118.4 | +47% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 293 | 38.7 | -52% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 544 | 97.9 | +22% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -44% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 535 | 71.2 | -12% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 582 | 111.7 | +39% |
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 Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Black Road | 51 |
| On or near Ellis Meadow | 51 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Loggans Road | 24 |
| On or near Tewynn Court | 19 |
| On or near Towans View | 17 |
| On or near Ventonleague Row | 14 |
| On or near Copper Meadows | 13 |
| On or near Loggans Way | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East 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 | 242 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 10.9% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East has an estimated population of 6,944. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East a safe place to live?
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East recorded 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (75).
Is crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East was up 16% on the year before: 559 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 483 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East?
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East 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 Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.