Crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush: statistics, rates and trends
438 crimes were recorded in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
- Questions about crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (188), anti-social behaviour (56) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,270th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 438 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,346 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush peaked in the year to August 2019 (472 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (302). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 438 | 69.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 359 | 56.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 357 | 56.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 302 | 47.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 380 | 59.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 353 | 55.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 472 | 74.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 441 | 69.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (43% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 44 to 56 and shoplifting rose from 25 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 29.6 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.9 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Austell Bethel & Holmbush; the highest is St Austell Central & Gover (147.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mewan & Grampound (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Austell Bethel & Holmbush |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | +108% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,257 | 147.4 | +114% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | -4% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | 0% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 240 | 44.6 | -35% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -57% |
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 335 | 58.2 | -16% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chapel Field” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chapel Field | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Trecarne Close | 22 |
| On or near The Copse | 18 |
| On or near Clearwater View | 16 |
| On or near Barkers Green | 13 |
| On or near Boldventure Road | 12 |
| On or near Bay View Park | 9 |
| On or near Rose Court | 9 |
Of the 382 crimes in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
St Austell Bethel & Holmbush has an estimated population of 6,346 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Austell Bethel & Holmbush average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Austell Bethel & Holmbush a safe place to live?
St Austell Bethel & Holmbush recorded 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,270th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush was up 22% on the year before: 438 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 359 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Austell Bethel & Holmbush?
About 6,346 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Austell Bethel & Holmbush?
St Austell Bethel & Holmbush 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.