Crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay: statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay at a glance
- Crime trends in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
- Types of crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
- Mevagissey & St Austell Bay compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
- Demographics of Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
- Questions about crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (139), anti-social behaviour (26) and criminal damage and arson (19) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,263rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 240 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,376 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay peaked in the year to August 2018 (268 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (173). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 240 | 44.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 255 | 47.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 232 | 43.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 173 | 32.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 228 | 42.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 224 | 41.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 244 | 45.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 268 | 49.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (24% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 44 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mevagissey & St Austell Bay; the highest is St Austell Central & Gover (147.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mewan & Grampound (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mevagissey & St Austell Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,257 | 147.4 | +230% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | +222% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 438 | 69.0 | +55% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -33% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | +49% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | +55% |
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 335 | 58.2 | +30% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 378 | 56.1 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Ley Close | 15 |
| On or near Crinnis Close | 14 |
| On or near Fore Street | 13 |
| On or near Meadow Street | 11 |
| On or near Gwartha Close | 9 |
| On or near Sea Road | 9 |
| On or near Coastguard Lane | 7 |
| On or near Cross Park Terrace | 7 |
| On or near Jetty Street | 7 |
Of the 214 crimes in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 22.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 22.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Mevagissey & St Austell Bay has an estimated population of 5,376 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mevagissey & St Austell Bay average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mevagissey & St Austell Bay a safe place to live?
Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,263rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay was down 6% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 255 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mevagissey & St Austell Bay?
About 5,376 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mevagissey & St Austell Bay?
Mevagissey & St Austell Bay 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.