Crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan: statistics, rates and trends
238 crimes were recorded in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
- Questions about crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (111), criminal damage and arson (26) and public order (22) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,846th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 238 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,359 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan peaked in the year to August 2020 (264 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (199). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 238 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 224 | 51.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 199 | 45.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 212 | 48.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 252 | 57.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 264 | 60.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 231 | 53.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 203 | 46.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 22 to 26, while anti-social behaviour fell from 39 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 25.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Public order | 22 | 5.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan; 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 Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penzance Promenade | 445 | 89.9 | +65% |
| Penzance East | 1,408 | 176.2 | +223% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 433 | 61.6 | +13% |
| Land's End | 388 | 44.9 | -18% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -17% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 299 | 39.5 | -28% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 545 | 104.6 | +92% |
| Hayle West | 576 | 80.9 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chywoone Crescent” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chywoone Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Clifton Hill | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Gwavas Lane | 11 |
| On or near Chywoone Place | 10 |
| On or near Fore Street | 9 |
| On or near Higher Green Street | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Weighbridge | 8 |
| On or near Boundary Close | 7 |
Of the 218 crimes in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 19.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan has an estimated population of 4,359 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan a safe place to live?
Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan recorded 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,846th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (26).
Is crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan was up 6% on the year before: 238 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 224 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan?
About 4,359 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan?
Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan 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.