Crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles: statistics, rates and trends
671 crimes were recorded in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles at a glance
- Crime trends in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
- Types of crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
- St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
- Population and deprivation in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
- Questions about crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
- About this data
671 crimes were recorded in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 311 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles has the 504th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 671 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.5 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,709 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles was highest in the year to July 2019 (679 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (562). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 671 | 142.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 611 | 129.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 624 | 132.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 562 | 119.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 595 | 126.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 656 | 139.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 679 | 144.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 675 | 143.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles 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 public order (+49%) and criminal damage and arson (+26%). The largest falls were in drugs (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 66.0 | 1.93 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 27.4 | 1.79 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 13.4 | 1.97 | +26% |
| Public order | 52 | 11.0 | 1.66 | +49% |
| Other theft | 34 | 7.2 | 1.13 | -3% |
| Drugs | 15 | 3.2 | 0.97 | -25% |
| Other crime | 14 | 3.0 | 1.41 | +8% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.1 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.9 | 1.97 | -31% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.9 | 1.41 | +350% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.77 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,264 | 148.2 | +4% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 447 | 70.4 | -51% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | -52% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 225 | 41.9 | -71% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 184 | 29.9 | -79% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | -51% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | -60% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | -49% |
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 Poltair & Mount Charles over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 107 |
| On or near Cross Lane | 77 |
| On or near Church Street | 44 |
| On or near Police Station | 29 |
| On or near Nightclub | 24 |
| On or near Lostwood Road | 22 |
| On or near Ranelagh Road | 21 |
| On or near Carnsmerry Crescent | 21 |
| On or near The Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Dobell Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles 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 | 263 | 39.2% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 19.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 11.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles has an estimated population of 4,709. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.6% |
| Social rented homes | 24.4% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles a safe place to live?
St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles recorded 142.5 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 Poltair & Mount Charles?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles was up 10% on the year before: 671 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 611 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles?
St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles 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 Poltair & Mount Charles. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.