Crime in St Columb Minor & Colan: statistics, rates and trends
491 crimes were recorded in St Columb Minor & Colan in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Columb Minor & Colan at a glance
- Crime trends in St Columb Minor & Colan
- Types of crime in St Columb Minor & Colan
- St Columb Minor & Colan compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Columb Minor & Colan
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Columb Minor & Colan
- Demographics of St Columb Minor & Colan
- Questions about crime in St Columb Minor & Colan
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (251), anti-social behaviour (47) and criminal damage and arson (46) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,277th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Columb Minor & Colan | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 491 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,127 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Columb Minor & Colan peaked in the year to August 2024 (595 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (359). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 491 | 68.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 576 | 80.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 595 | 83.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 494 | 69.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 384 | 53.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 359 | 50.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 440 | 61.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 462 | 64.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 46, while shoplifting fell from 83 to 22 and other theft fell from 59 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 35.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +70% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -73% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Columb Minor & Colan; the highest is Newquay Central & Pentire (248.6 per 1,000) and the lowest St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern (41.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Columb Minor & Colan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 418 | 58.4 | -15% |
| Newquay Trenance | 546 | 76.1 | +10% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,295 | 248.6 | +261% |
| St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | 276 | 41.5 | -40% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 342 | 67.5 | -2% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | -9% |
| Perranporth | 291 | 65.7 | -5% |
| Probus & St Erme | 324 | 41.8 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in St Columb Minor & Colan over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (113).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Kew An Prysk | 35 |
| On or near Treffry Lane | 27 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near A3058 | 13 |
| On or near Stret Avalennek | 13 |
| On or near Crossing Mews | 12 |
| On or near Godolphin Way | 12 |
| On or near Trevenson Road | 11 |
Of the 444 crimes in St Columb Minor & Colan with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 226 | 50.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 18.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
St Columb Minor & Colan has an estimated population of 7,127 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Columb Minor & Colan average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Columb Minor & Colan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Columb Minor & Colan a safe place to live?
St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,277th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Columb Minor & Colan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in St Columb Minor & Colan going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Columb Minor & Colan was down 15% on the year before: 491 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 576 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Columb Minor & Colan?
About 7,127 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Columb Minor & Colan?
St Columb Minor & Colan 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.