Crime in Mullion & St Keverne: statistics, rates and trends
345 crimes were recorded in Mullion & St Keverne in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mullion & St Keverne at a glance
- Crime trends in Mullion & St Keverne
- Types of crime in Mullion & St Keverne
- Mullion & St Keverne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mullion & St Keverne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mullion & St Keverne
- Population and deprivation in Mullion & St Keverne
- Questions about crime in Mullion & St Keverne
- About this data
345 crimes were recorded in Mullion & St Keverne in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mullion & St Keverne has the 3,234th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mullion & St Keverne | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 345 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.3 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,620 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mullion & St Keverne was highest in the year to July 2026 (345 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (246). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 345 | 45.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 340 | 44.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 270 | 35.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 288 | 37.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 248 | 32.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 283 | 37.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 246 | 32.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 292 | 38.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mullion & St Keverne 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 other theft (+110%) and criminal damage and arson (+10%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and public order (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 20.5 | 0.60 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +10% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +110% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -41% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -35% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.21 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.08 | +150% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Mullion & St Keverne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mullion & St Keverne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mullion & St Keverne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mullion & St Keverne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mullion & St Keverne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mullion & St Keverne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mullion & St Keverne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mullion & St Keverne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mullion & St Keverne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mullion & St Keverne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mullion & St Keverne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mullion & St Keverne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mullion & St Keverne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mullion & St Keverne recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mullion & St Keverne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mullion & St Keverne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mullion & St Keverne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helston South & Meneage | 634 | 87.8 | +94% |
| Helston North | 238 | 37.9 | -16% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 197 | 25.6 | -44% |
| Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | 225 | 41.0 | -9% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 269 | 40.3 | -11% |
| Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | 217 | 27.9 | -38% |
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 398 | 64.0 | +41% |
| Falmouth Arwenack | 679 | 125.6 | +178% |
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 Mullion & St Keverne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Churchtown | 18 |
| On or near Lower Lane | 14 |
| On or near Redannack North | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Treskewes Estate | 11 |
| On or near Park En Venton | 9 |
| On or near Lender Lane | 8 |
| On or near Long Moor | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mullion & St Keverne 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 | 141 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 27.2% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 12.2% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 9.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Mullion & St Keverne has an estimated population of 7,620. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mullion & St Keverne sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mullion & St Keverne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Mullion & St Keverne a safe place to live?
Mullion & St Keverne recorded 45.3 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 Mullion & St Keverne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (55).
Is crime in Mullion & St Keverne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mullion & St Keverne was up 1% on the year before: 345 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 340 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mullion & St Keverne?
Mullion & St Keverne 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 Mullion & St Keverne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.