Crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn: statistics, rates and trends
360 crimes were recorded in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
- Questions about crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
- About this data
360 crimes were recorded in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 173 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn has the 2,189th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 360 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.0 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,070 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn was highest in the year to July 2026 (360 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (203). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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 | 360 | 71.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 304 | 60.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 305 | 60.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 261 | 51.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 210 | 41.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 203 | 40.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 228 | 45.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 260 | 51.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+132%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 34.1 | 1.00 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 11.4 | 1.69 | +132% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +21% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -4% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +19% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.6 | 1.21 | +160% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +75% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 132% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 582 | 61.1 | -14% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 486 | 68.2 | -4% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 406 | 56.7 | -20% |
| Padstow | 306 | 44.4 | -37% |
| Newquay Trenance | 587 | 81.8 | +15% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,309 | 251.2 | +254% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | +3% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | -19% |
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 Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near The Hurlings | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Fair Street | 19 |
| On or near Gwel-An-Mor | 15 |
| On or near Higher East Street | 14 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 13 |
| On or near Union Square | 12 |
| On or near Trelawney Parc | 11 |
| On or near Bishops Court | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn 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 | 146 | 40.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 14.2% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 6.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn has an estimated population of 5,070. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn a safe place to live?
St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn recorded 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (58).
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 18% on the year before: 360 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 304 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn?
St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn 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 Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.