Crime in St Columb Minor & Colan: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in St Columb Minor & Colan in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Columb Minor & Colan
- Questions about crime in St Columb Minor & Colan
- About this data
486 crimes were recorded in St Columb Minor & Colan in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Columb Minor & Colan has the 2,303rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Columb Minor & Colan | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 486 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.2 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,127 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Columb Minor & Colan was highest in the year to July 2024 (590 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (364). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 486 | 68.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 581 | 81.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 590 | 82.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 489 | 68.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 383 | 53.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 364 | 51.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 435 | 61.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 451 | 63.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Columb Minor & Colan 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+57%) and violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-83%) and other theft (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 36.2 | 1.06 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 7.2 | 0.47 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.2 | 0.91 | +57% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -34% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.6 | 0.55 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 0.27 | -83% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -12% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -37% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +133% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.68 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Columb Minor & Colan
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 53.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Columb Minor & Colan
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Columb Minor & Colan
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Columb Minor & Colan
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Columb Minor & Colan
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Columb Minor & Colan
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Columb Minor & Colan
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Columb Minor & Colan
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Columb Minor & Colan
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Columb Minor & Colan
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Columb Minor & Colan
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Columb Minor & Colan
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Columb Minor & Colan, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Columb Minor & Colan.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Columb Minor & Colan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 406 | 56.7 | -17% |
| Newquay Trenance | 587 | 81.8 | +20% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,309 | 251.2 | +268% |
| St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | 292 | 43.9 | -36% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 360 | 71.0 | +4% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 582 | 61.1 | -10% |
| Perranporth | 294 | 66.4 | -3% |
| Probus & St Erme | 308 | 39.7 | -42% |
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 Minor & Colan over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near Kew An Prysk | 33 |
| On or near Treffry Lane | 27 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near A3058 | 15 |
| On or near Stret Avalennek | 14 |
| On or near Alldritt Close | 12 |
| On or near Crossing Mews | 12 |
| On or near Church Street | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Columb Minor & Colan 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 | 227 | 46.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 14.0% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
St Columb Minor & Colan has an estimated population of 7,127. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Columb Minor & Colan sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Columb Minor & Colan |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is St Columb Minor & Colan a safe place to live?
St Columb Minor & Colan recorded 68.2 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 Minor & Colan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in St Columb Minor & Colan going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Columb Minor & Colan was down 16% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 581 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Columb Minor & Colan?
St Columb Minor & Colan 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 Minor & Colan. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.