Crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
- Types of crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
- Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
- Demographics of Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
- Questions about crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (148), criminal damage and arson (40) and anti-social behaviour (28) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,234th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 287 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,357 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth of any year here (287 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 287 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 284 | 44.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 231 | 36.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 212 | 33.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 210 | 33.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 171 | 26.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 245 | 38.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 260 | 40.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and other theft (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 40 to 28 and other theft fell from 27 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth; the highest is Penzance East (176.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay (39.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle West | 576 | 80.9 | +79% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 299 | 39.5 | -12% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 433 | 61.6 | +37% |
| Penzance East | 1,408 | 176.2 | +290% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 561 | 80.8 | +79% |
| Penzance Promenade | 445 | 89.9 | +99% |
| Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | 222 | 40.5 | -10% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 545 | 104.6 | +132% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Treloweth Close | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Ercus Way | 10 |
| On or near Queen'S Way | 9 |
| On or near Trescowe Road | 9 |
| On or near Gears Lane | 8 |
| On or near Shop Hill | 8 |
| On or near Chapel Hill | 7 |
| On or near St Aubyns | 7 |
Of the 259 crimes in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth with a recorded outcome, 21% 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 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth has an estimated population of 6,357 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth a safe place to live?
Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,234th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth was up 1% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 284 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth?
About 6,357 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth?
Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth 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.