Crime in St Austell Central & Gover: statistics, rates and trends
1,257 crimes were recorded in St Austell Central & Gover in the 12 months to August 2026, 147.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Austell Central & Gover at a glance
- Crime trends in St Austell Central & Gover
- Types of crime in St Austell Central & Gover
- St Austell Central & Gover compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Austell Central & Gover
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Austell Central & Gover
- Demographics of St Austell Central & Gover
- Questions about crime in St Austell Central & Gover
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (501), anti-social behaviour (209) and criminal damage and arson (140) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 456th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | St Austell Central & Gover | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,257 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.4 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,528 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Austell Central & Gover peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,427 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (988). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,257 | 147.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,348 | 158.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,313 | 154.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 988 | 115.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,141 | 133.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,383 | 162.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,244 | 145.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,427 | 167.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 117 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Austell Central & Gover recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.9 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate) and other crime (83% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 120 to 140, while shoplifting fell from 158 to 100 and anti-social behaviour fell from 259 to 209.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 501 | 58.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 24.5 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 140 | 16.4 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 11.7 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Public order | 84 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 64 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Drugs | 35 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Austell Central & Gover has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Austell Central & Gover |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | -3% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 438 | 69.0 | -53% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | -55% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -80% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 240 | 44.6 | -70% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | -53% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 378 | 56.1 | -62% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in St Austell Central & Gover over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 84 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Grant'S Walk | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Truro Road | 51 |
| On or near B3273 | 48 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 37 |
| On or near West Hill | 35 |
| On or near Park Road | 31 |
Of the 1,048 crimes in St Austell Central & Gover with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 209 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 471 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 21.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 150 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
St Austell Central & Gover has an estimated population of 8,528 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), an older population (24%, against 19%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Austell Central & Gover average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Austell Central & Gover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Austell Central & Gover a safe place to live?
St Austell Central & Gover recorded 147.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 456th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in St Austell Central & Gover?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 501 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in St Austell Central & Gover going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Austell Central & Gover was down 7% on the year before: 1,257 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,348 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Austell Central & Gover?
About 8,528 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Austell Central & Gover?
St Austell Central & Gover 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.