Crime in St Agnes, Cornwall: statistics, rates and trends
358 crimes were recorded in St Agnes, Cornwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Agnes, Cornwall at a glance
- Crime trends in St Agnes, Cornwall
- Types of crime in St Agnes, Cornwall
- St Agnes, Cornwall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Agnes, Cornwall
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Agnes, Cornwall
- Population and deprivation in St Agnes, Cornwall
- Questions about crime in St Agnes, Cornwall
- About this data
358 crimes were recorded in St Agnes, Cornwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Agnes, Cornwall has the 3,425th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Agnes, Cornwall | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 358 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,824 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Agnes, Cornwall was highest in the year to July 2019 (367 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (230). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 358 | 40.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 270 | 30.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 230 | 26.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 267 | 30.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 363 | 41.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 322 | 36.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 367 | 41.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 314 | 35.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Agnes, Cornwall 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 (+48%) and violence and sexual offences (+48%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 2.8 | 0.18 | -31% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.7 | 0.43 | +20% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -5% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.6 | 0.45 | +180% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.25 | +267% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +100% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 0.07 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | -88% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in St Agnes, Cornwall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 56.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Agnes, Cornwall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Agnes, Cornwall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Agnes, Cornwall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Agnes, Cornwall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Agnes, Cornwall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 14 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 180% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Agnes, Cornwall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Agnes, Cornwall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Agnes, Cornwall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Agnes, Cornwall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Agnes, Cornwall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Agnes, Cornwall 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 St Agnes, Cornwall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Agnes, Cornwall 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.
Shoplifting in St Agnes, Cornwall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Agnes, Cornwall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 St Agnes, Cornwall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Agnes, Cornwall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Agnes, Cornwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perranporth | 294 | 66.4 | +64% |
| Redruth North | 722 | 119.2 | +194% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 331 | 45.7 | +13% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 255 | 53.3 | +31% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 333 | 53.6 | +32% |
| Redruth South | 468 | 73.8 | +82% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 996 | 116.9 | +188% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 700 | 98.0 | +142% |
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 St Agnes, Cornwall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Tregellas Close | 27 |
| On or near Passmore Close | 17 |
| On or near Perranporth Airfield | 16 |
| On or near Wheal Concorde Way | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Short Cross Road | 11 |
| On or near Beacon Drive | 10 |
| On or near Ellen Close | 10 |
| On or near Churchtown | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Agnes, Cornwall 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 | 150 | 41.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
St Agnes, Cornwall has an estimated population of 8,824. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Agnes, Cornwall sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Agnes, Cornwall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is St Agnes, Cornwall a safe place to live?
St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 40.6 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 St Agnes, Cornwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (46).
Is crime in St Agnes, Cornwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Agnes, Cornwall was up 33% on the year before: 358 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 270 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Agnes, Cornwall?
St Agnes, Cornwall 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 St Agnes, Cornwall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.