Crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush: statistics, rates and trends
447 crimes were recorded in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush at a glance
- Crime trends in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
- Types of crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
- St Austell Bethel & Holmbush compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
- Population and deprivation in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
- Questions about crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
- About this data
447 crimes were recorded in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 189 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Austell Bethel & Holmbush has the 2,210th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 447 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.4 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,346 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush was highest in the year to July 2019 (478 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (312). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 447 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 330 | 52.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 351 | 55.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 312 | 49.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 382 | 60.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 352 | 55.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 478 | 75.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 443 | 69.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush 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 shoplifting (+62%) and criminal damage and arson (+34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 29.8 | 0.87 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 8.5 | 0.55 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 8.0 | 1.19 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 5.4 | 0.65 | +62% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.9 | 0.76 | +19% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +32% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +250% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 0.42 | +44% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 0.53 | +71% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.14 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Austell Bethel & Holmbush, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Austell Bethel & Holmbush.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Austell Bethel & Holmbush |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 671 | 142.5 | +102% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,264 | 148.2 | +110% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | -3% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | +0% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 225 | 41.9 | -41% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 184 | 29.9 | -58% |
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 327 | 56.8 | -19% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | +4% |
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 Austell Bethel & Holmbush over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Chapel Field | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near The Copse | 24 |
| On or near Trecarne Close | 21 |
| On or near Clearwater View | 19 |
| On or near Barkers Green | 16 |
| On or near Gwel-An-Mor | 9 |
| On or near Rose Court | 9 |
| On or near Boldventure Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush 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 | 175 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
St Austell Bethel & Holmbush has an estimated population of 6,346. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Austell Bethel & Holmbush |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is St Austell Bethel & Holmbush a safe place to live?
St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 70.4 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 Austell Bethel & Holmbush?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush was up 35% on the year before: 447 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 330 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Austell Bethel & Holmbush?
St Austell Bethel & Holmbush 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 Austell Bethel & Holmbush. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.