Crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn: statistics, rates and trends
342 crimes were recorded in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn at a glance
- Crime trends in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
- Types of crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
- St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
- Demographics of St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
- Questions about crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (162), criminal damage and arson (56) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,327th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 342 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.5 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,070 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn of any year here (342 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 342 | 67.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 316 | 62.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 322 | 63.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 269 | 53.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 206 | 40.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 204 | 40.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 227 | 44.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 260 | 51.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (64% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (54% below) and other theft (30% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 32.0 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 11.0 | 6.7 | +115% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 7.1 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn; the highest is Newquay Central & Pentire (248.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Padstow, Cornwall (44.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | -8% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 491 | 68.9 | +2% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 418 | 58.4 | -13% |
| Padstow | 307 | 44.5 | -34% |
| Newquay Trenance | 546 | 76.1 | +13% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,295 | 248.6 | +268% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | +2% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 378 | 56.1 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near The Hurlings | 35 |
| On or near Fair Street | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 15 |
| On or near Higher East Street | 14 |
| On or near Bishops Court | 11 |
| On or near Gwel-An-Mor | 9 |
| On or near High Cross | 9 |
| On or near West Park | 9 |
Of the 306 crimes in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 156 | 51.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 20.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn has an estimated population of 5,070 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn a safe place to live?
St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,327th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (56).
Is crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn was up 8% on the year before: 342 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 316 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn?
About 5,070 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn?
St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn 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.