Crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay: statistics, rates and trends
225 crimes were recorded in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
- Questions about crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
- About this data
225 crimes were recorded in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 125 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mevagissey & St Austell Bay has the 3,373rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 225 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.9 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,376 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay was highest in the year to July 2018 (262 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (169). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 225 | 41.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 249 | 46.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 219 | 40.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 169 | 31.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 234 | 43.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 221 | 41.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 256 | 47.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 262 | 48.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 23.3 | 0.68 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -22% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.2 | 0.34 | +50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -11% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.23 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.08 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 55.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mevagissey & St Austell Bay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mevagissey & St Austell Bay.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mevagissey & St Austell Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,264 | 148.2 | +254% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 671 | 142.5 | +240% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 447 | 70.4 | +68% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 184 | 29.9 | -29% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | +64% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | +68% |
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 327 | 56.8 | +36% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | +37% |
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 Mevagissey & St Austell Bay over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Ley Close | 14 |
| On or near Crinnis Close | 13 |
| On or near Gwartha Close | 12 |
| On or near Jetty Street | 11 |
| On or near Meadow Street | 11 |
| On or near Fore Street | 9 |
| On or near Kent Avenue | 8 |
| On or near The Quay | 7 |
| On or near Sea Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay 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 | 103 | 45.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Mevagissey & St Austell Bay has an estimated population of 5,376. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mevagissey & St Austell Bay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Mevagissey & St Austell Bay a safe place to live?
Mevagissey & St Austell Bay recorded 41.9 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 Mevagissey & St Austell Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay was down 10% on the year before: 225 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 249 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mevagissey & St Austell Bay?
Mevagissey & St Austell Bay 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 Mevagissey & St Austell Bay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.