Crime in St Blazey, Cornwall: statistics, rates and trends
484 crimes were recorded in St Blazey, Cornwall in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Blazey, Cornwall at a glance
- Crime trends in St Blazey, Cornwall
- Types of crime in St Blazey, Cornwall
- St Blazey, Cornwall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Blazey, Cornwall
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Blazey, Cornwall
- Demographics of St Blazey, Cornwall
- Questions about crime in St Blazey, Cornwall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (244), criminal damage and arson (52) and anti-social behaviour (39) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,264th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Blazey, Cornwall | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 484 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,005 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Blazey, Cornwall peaked in the year to August 2018 (630 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (378). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 484 | 69.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 534 | 76.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 378 | 54.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 413 | 59.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 421 | 60.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 393 | 56.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 490 | 70.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 630 | 89.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (65% below) and anti-social behaviour (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 70 to 39 and public order fell from 35 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 34.8 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Other theft | 35 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Blazey, Cornwall; 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 Blazey, Cornwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 335 | 58.2 | -16% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 438 | 69.0 | 0% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | -4% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | +108% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 399 | 57.6 | -17% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,257 | 147.4 | +113% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 240 | 44.6 | -35% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in St Blazey, Cornwall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Penarwyn Road” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Penarwyn Road | 28 |
| On or near Landreath Place | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Pennys Lane | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Treryn Close | 17 |
| On or near Wilson Way | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Church Street | 15 |
| On or near Polgrean Place | 15 |
Of the 445 crimes in St Blazey, Cornwall with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 220 | 49.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 20.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
St Blazey, Cornwall has an estimated population of 7,005 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Blazey, Cornwall average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Blazey, Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Blazey, Cornwall a safe place to live?
St Blazey, Cornwall recorded 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,264th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Blazey, Cornwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (52).
Is crime in St Blazey, Cornwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Blazey, Cornwall was down 9% on the year before: 484 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 534 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Blazey, Cornwall?
About 7,005 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Blazey, Cornwall?
St Blazey, Cornwall 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.