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 July 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
- Questions about crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
- About this data
287 crimes were recorded in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth has the 3,238th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 287 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.1 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,357 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth was highest in the year to July 2026 (287 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (187). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 287 | 45.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 269 | 42.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 221 | 34.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 224 | 35.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 198 | 31.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 187 | 29.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 236 | 37.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 256 | 40.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 23.0 | 0.67 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 6.0 | 0.88 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +6% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.5 | 0.54 | -8% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +36% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -11% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 0.31 | +40% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 50.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle West | 579 | 81.3 | +80% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 293 | 38.7 | -14% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 448 | 63.8 | +41% |
| Penzance East | 1,469 | 183.9 | +307% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 559 | 80.5 | +78% |
| Penzance Promenade | 455 | 91.9 | +104% |
| Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | 225 | 41.0 | -9% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 582 | 111.7 | +147% |
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 Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Treloweth Close | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Ercus Way | 11 |
| On or near Queen'S Way | 11 |
| On or near Gears Lane | 8 |
| On or near Shop Hill | 8 |
| On or near Treloweth Lane | 7 |
| On or near Chapel Hill | 6 |
| On or near St Aubyns | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth 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 | 122 | 42.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 13.2% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 12.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth has an estimated population of 6,357. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
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 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 Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth was up 7% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 269 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth?
Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth 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 Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.