Crime in Hayle West: statistics, rates and trends
579 crimes were recorded in Hayle West in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hayle West at a glance
- Crime trends in Hayle West
- Types of crime in Hayle West
- Hayle West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hayle West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hayle West
- Population and deprivation in Hayle West
- Questions about crime in Hayle West
- About this data
579 crimes were recorded in Hayle West in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 285 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hayle West has the 1,806th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hayle West | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 579 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.3 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,119 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hayle West was highest in the year to July 2025 (638 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (458). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 579 | 81.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 638 | 89.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 458 | 64.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 498 | 70.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 484 | 68.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 525 | 73.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 464 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 484 | 68.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hayle West 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+18%) and other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and shoplifting (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 285 | 40.0 | 1.17 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 11.7 | 1.72 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 7.6 | 0.49 | -50% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.9 | 0.59 | -33% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -6% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 0.64 | +78% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -57% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hayle West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hayle West recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hayle West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hayle West recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hayle West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hayle West recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hayle West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hayle West recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hayle West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hayle West recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hayle West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hayle West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hayle West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hayle West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hayle West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hayle West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hayle West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hayle West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hayle West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hayle West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hayle West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hayle West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hayle West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hayle West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hayle West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hayle West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hayle West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hayle West 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 Hayle West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hayle West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hayle West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 559 | 80.5 | -1% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 293 | 38.7 | -52% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -44% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 582 | 111.7 | +37% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 439 | 74.0 | -9% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 919 | 118.4 | +46% |
| Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | 217 | 27.9 | -66% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 544 | 97.9 | +20% |
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 Hayle West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Penpol Terrace | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Market Street | 26 |
| On or near Harvey'S Way | 23 |
| On or near Ellis Way | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Carnsew Road | 15 |
| On or near Lower Church Street | 15 |
| On or near North Quay | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hayle West 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 | 276 | 47.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 130 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Hayle West has an estimated population of 7,119. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hayle West sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hayle West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Hayle West a safe place to live?
Hayle West recorded 81.3 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 Hayle West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (83).
Is crime in Hayle West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hayle West was down 9% on the year before: 579 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 638 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hayle West?
Hayle West 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 Hayle West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.