Crime in St Agnes, Cornwall: statistics, rates and trends
362 crimes were recorded in St Agnes, Cornwall in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Agnes, Cornwall
- Questions about crime in St Agnes, Cornwall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (212), criminal damage and arson (42) and anti-social behaviour (25) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,402nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | St Agnes, Cornwall | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 362 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.0 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,824 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Agnes, Cornwall peaked in the year to August 2021 (367 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (240). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 362 | 41.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 284 | 32.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 240 | 27.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 259 | 29.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 367 | 41.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 328 | 37.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 343 | 38.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 321 | 36.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (82% below) and public order (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 138 to 212 and other theft rose from 20 to 24, while anti-social behaviour fell from 36 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 2.8 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.7 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than St Agnes, Cornwall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Agnes, Cornwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perranporth | 291 | 65.7 | +60% |
| Redruth North | 737 | 121.6 | +196% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 329 | 45.4 | +11% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 253 | 52.9 | +29% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 330 | 53.1 | +29% |
| Redruth South | 476 | 75.1 | +83% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 1,006 | 118.0 | +188% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 707 | 99.0 | +141% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in St Agnes, Cornwall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Tregellas Close | 29 |
| On or near Passmore Close | 18 |
| On or near Perranporth Airfield | 17 |
| On or near Wheal Concorde Way | 13 |
| On or near Short Cross Road | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Henley Close | 10 |
| On or near Churchtown | 8 |
| On or near Ellen Close | 8 |
Of the 337 crimes in St Agnes, Cornwall with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 22.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
St Agnes, Cornwall has an estimated population of 8,824 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (9.9%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Agnes, Cornwall average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Agnes, Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Agnes, Cornwall a safe place to live?
St Agnes, Cornwall recorded 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,402nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Agnes, Cornwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 212 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (42).
Is crime in St Agnes, Cornwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Agnes, Cornwall was up 27% on the year before: 362 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 284 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Agnes, Cornwall?
About 8,824 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Agnes, Cornwall?
St Agnes, 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.