Crime in Hayle West: statistics, rates and trends
576 crimes were recorded in Hayle West in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hayle West
- Questions about crime in Hayle West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (281), criminal damage and arson (85) and anti-social behaviour (53) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,809th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hayle West | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 576 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,119 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hayle West peaked in the year to August 2025 (618 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (465). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 576 | 80.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 618 | 86.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 493 | 69.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 492 | 69.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 493 | 69.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 516 | 72.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 493 | 69.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 465 | 65.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hayle West recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (77% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (52% below) and shoplifting (42% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 34 to 40, while anti-social behaviour fell from 97 to 53 and shoplifting fell from 56 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 39.5 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 11.9 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 7.4 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.9 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hayle West; the highest is Camborne Trelowarren (120.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Crowan, Sithney & Wendron (27.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hayle West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 561 | 80.8 | 0% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 299 | 39.5 | -51% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -44% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 545 | 104.6 | +29% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 441 | 74.3 | -8% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 933 | 120.2 | +49% |
| Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | 211 | 27.1 | -67% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 550 | 99.0 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Hayle West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Penpol Terrace” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Penpol Terrace | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Ellis Way | 24 |
| On or near Market Street | 23 |
| On or near Harvey'S Way | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 16 |
| On or near North Quay | 15 |
| On or near Baileys Meadow | 14 |
Of the 523 crimes in Hayle West with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 268 | 51.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hayle West has an estimated population of 7,119 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (28%, against 22%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hayle West average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hayle West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hayle West a safe place to live?
Hayle West recorded 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,809th 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.
What is the most common crime in Hayle West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (85).
Is crime in Hayle West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hayle West was down 7% on the year before: 576 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 618 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hayle West?
About 7,119 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hayle West?
Hayle West 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.