Crime in Padstow, Cornwall: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Padstow, Cornwall in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Padstow, Cornwall at a glance
- Crime trends in Padstow, Cornwall
- Types of crime in Padstow, Cornwall
- Padstow, Cornwall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Padstow, Cornwall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Padstow, Cornwall
- Demographics of Padstow, Cornwall
- Questions about crime in Padstow, Cornwall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (161), other theft (39) and criminal damage and arson (25) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,270th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Padstow, Cornwall | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 307 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,894 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Padstow, Cornwall peaked in the year to August 2025 (315 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (261). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 307 | 44.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 315 | 45.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 273 | 39.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 312 | 45.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 281 | 40.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 314 | 45.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 261 | 37.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 282 | 40.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (46% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 23.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 2.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Padstow, Cornwall; the highest is Newquay Central & Pentire (248.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Wadebridge East & St Minver (42.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Padstow, Cornwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | 220 | 42.8 | -4% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 342 | 67.5 | +51% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 623 | 74.7 | +68% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 418 | 58.4 | +31% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 491 | 68.9 | +55% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,295 | 248.6 | +458% |
| Newquay Trenance | 546 | 76.1 | +71% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Padstow, Cornwall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Percy Mews | 17 |
| On or near Strand Street | 12 |
| On or near Soldon Close | 10 |
| On or near Sandy Lane | 9 |
| On or near School Hill | 8 |
| On or near Trevithick | 8 |
| On or near Mill Square | 7 |
| On or near Trewinnick Road | 7 |
| On or near Middle Street | 6 |
Of the 288 crimes in Padstow, Cornwall with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Padstow, Cornwall has an estimated population of 6,894 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Padstow, Cornwall average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Padstow, Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Padstow, Cornwall a safe place to live?
Padstow, Cornwall recorded 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,270th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Padstow, Cornwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (39).
Is crime in Padstow, Cornwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Padstow, Cornwall was down 3% on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 315 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Padstow, Cornwall?
About 6,894 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Padstow, Cornwall?
Padstow, Cornwall 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.