Crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan: statistics, rates and trends
232 crimes were recorded in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan at a glance
- Crime trends in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
- Types of crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
- Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
- Population and deprivation in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
- Questions about crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
- About this data
232 crimes were recorded in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 108 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan has the 2,890th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 232 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,359 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan was highest in the year to July 2020 (260 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (186). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 232 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 230 | 52.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 186 | 42.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 228 | 52.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 248 | 56.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 260 | 59.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 226 | 51.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 215 | 49.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan 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 criminal damage and arson (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 24.8 | 0.72 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 6.2 | 0.91 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -49% |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +25% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +25% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.6 | 0.45 | +250% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +133% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.18 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -17% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 22 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 49% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penzance Promenade | 455 | 91.9 | +73% |
| Penzance East | 1,469 | 183.9 | +245% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 448 | 63.8 | +20% |
| Land's End | 385 | 44.6 | -16% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -15% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 293 | 38.7 | -27% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 582 | 111.7 | +110% |
| Hayle West | 579 | 81.3 | +53% |
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 Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Chywoone Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Clifton Hill | 16 |
| On or near Chywoone Place | 10 |
| On or near Gwavas Lane | 10 |
| On or near Foundry Lane | 9 |
| On or near Weighbridge | 8 |
| On or near Boundary Close | 7 |
| On or near Higher Green Street | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan 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 | 99 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 13.4% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan has an estimated population of 4,359. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan a safe place to live?
Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 53.2 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 Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (27).
Is crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan was almost unchanged on the year before: 232 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 230 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan?
Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan 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 Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.