Crime in St Dennis & St Enoder: statistics, rates and trends
582 crimes were recorded in St Dennis & St Enoder in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Dennis & St Enoder at a glance
- Crime trends in St Dennis & St Enoder
- Types of crime in St Dennis & St Enoder
- St Dennis & St Enoder compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Dennis & St Enoder
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Dennis & St Enoder
- Population and deprivation in St Dennis & St Enoder
- Questions about crime in St Dennis & St Enoder
- About this data
582 crimes were recorded in St Dennis & St Enoder in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 288 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Dennis & St Enoder has the 2,552nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Dennis & St Enoder | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 582 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.1 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,525 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Dennis & St Enoder was highest in the year to July 2025 (614 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (348). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 582 | 61.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 614 | 64.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 533 | 56.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 348 | 36.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 413 | 43.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 390 | 40.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 436 | 45.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 460 | 48.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Dennis & St Enoder 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 violence and sexual offences (+32%) and criminal damage and arson (+10%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-60%) and anti-social behaviour (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 30.2 | 0.88 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +10% |
| Other theft | 53 | 5.6 | 0.87 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -52% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 4.6 | 0.56 | -60% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -15% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +112% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +56% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +17% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in St Dennis & St Enoder
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 49.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Dennis & St Enoder
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Dennis & St Enoder
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Dennis & St Enoder
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Dennis & St Enoder
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Dennis & St Enoder
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Dennis & St Enoder
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Dennis & St Enoder
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Dennis & St Enoder
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Dennis & St Enoder
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Dennis & St Enoder
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Dennis & St Enoder
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Dennis & St Enoder
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 2 reports 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.
Bicycle theft in St Dennis & St Enoder
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Dennis & St Enoder, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Dennis & St Enoder.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Dennis & St Enoder |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | -6% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 360 | 71.0 | +16% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | +19% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 486 | 68.2 | +12% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 184 | 29.9 | -51% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | +12% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 406 | 56.7 | -7% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,264 | 148.2 | +143% |
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 Dennis & St Enoder over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Road | 36 |
| On or near Barton Lane | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Parka Road | 32 |
| On or near St Francis Road | 23 |
| On or near Dunston Close | 16 |
| On or near Fore Street | 15 |
| On or near Hendra Heights | 15 |
| On or near Manson Place | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Dennis & St Enoder 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 | 252 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 16.0% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
St Dennis & St Enoder has an estimated population of 9,525. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Dennis & St Enoder sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Dennis & St Enoder |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.5% |
Is St Dennis & St Enoder a safe place to live?
St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 61.1 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 Dennis & St Enoder?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (55).
Is crime in St Dennis & St Enoder going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Dennis & St Enoder was down 5% on the year before: 582 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Dennis & St Enoder?
St Dennis & St Enoder 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 Dennis & St Enoder. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.