Crime in St Austell Central & Gover: statistics, rates and trends
1,264 crimes were recorded in St Austell Central & Gover in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Austell Central & Gover
- Questions about crime in St Austell Central & Gover
- About this data
1,264 crimes were recorded in St Austell Central & Gover in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 513 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Austell Central & Gover has the 441st highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Austell Central & Gover | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,264 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.2 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,528 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Austell Central & Gover was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,443 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,021). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,264 | 148.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,359 | 159.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,281 | 150.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,021 | 119.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,168 | 137.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,353 | 158.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,254 | 147.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,443 | 169.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Austell Central & Gover 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-32%) and vehicle crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 513 | 60.2 | 1.76 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 202 | 23.7 | 1.54 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 143 | 16.8 | 2.47 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 12.7 | 1.53 | -32% |
| Public order | 82 | 9.6 | 1.45 | +1% |
| Other theft | 62 | 7.3 | 1.14 | -22% |
| Other crime | 34 | 4.0 | 1.89 | +162% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.5 | 1.08 | -25% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +65% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.8 | 2.90 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -31% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.5 | 1.13 | +86% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 0.42 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in St Austell Central & Gover
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 513 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Austell Central & Gover
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Austell Central & Gover
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Austell Central & Gover
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Austell Central & Gover
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Austell Central & Gover
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Austell Central & Gover
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Austell Central & Gover
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Austell Central & Gover
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Austell Central & Gover
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Austell Central & Gover
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Austell Central & Gover
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Austell Central & Gover
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Austell Central & Gover recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Austell Central & Gover
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Austell Central & Gover 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Austell Central & Gover, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Austell Central & Gover.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Austell Central & Gover |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 671 | 142.5 | -4% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 447 | 70.4 | -52% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | -54% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 184 | 29.9 | -80% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 225 | 41.9 | -72% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | -52% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | -61% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | -51% |
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 Central & Gover over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 88 |
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Truro Road | 53 |
| On or near Grant'S Walk | 53 |
| On or near B3273 | 47 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 36 |
| On or near West Hill | 34 |
| On or near Albert Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Austell Central & Gover 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 | 476 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 18.9% |
| Not recorded | 202 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 148 | 11.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
St Austell Central & Gover has an estimated population of 8,528. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Austell Central & Gover sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Austell Central & Gover |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.2% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.9% |
Is St Austell Central & Gover a safe place to live?
St Austell Central & Gover recorded 148.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Central & Gover?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 513 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (202).
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: 1,264 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,359 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Austell Central & Gover?
St Austell Central & Gover 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 Central & Gover. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.