Crime in St Dennis & St Enoder: statistics, rates and trends
594 crimes were recorded in St Dennis & St Enoder in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Dennis & St Enoder
- Questions about crime in St Dennis & St Enoder
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (297), criminal damage and arson (65) and other theft (46) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,518th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Dennis & St Enoder | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 594 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.4 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,525 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Dennis & St Enoder peaked in the year to August 2025 (604 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (356). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 594 | 62.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 604 | 63.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 573 | 60.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 356 | 37.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 387 | 40.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 399 | 41.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 435 | 45.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 455 | 47.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and public order (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 221 to 297 and criminal damage and arson rose from 50 to 65, while shoplifting fell from 103 to 45 and anti-social behaviour fell from 83 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 297 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 4.7 | 8.5 | -56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 4.2 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Dennis & St Enoder; the highest is St Austell Central & Gover (147.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mewan & Grampound (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Dennis & St Enoder |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 378 | 56.1 | -10% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 342 | 67.5 | +8% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | +10% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 491 | 68.9 | +10% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -52% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | +6% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 418 | 58.4 | -6% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,257 | 147.4 | +136% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in St Dennis & St Enoder over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Road” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Road | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Barton Lane | 34 |
| On or near Parka Road | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near St Francis Road | 21 |
| On or near Dunston Close | 17 |
| On or near Fore Street | 17 |
| On or near Hendra Road | 16 |
| On or near Manson Place | 16 |
Of the 554 crimes in St Dennis & St Enoder with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 22.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 19.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
St Dennis & St Enoder has an estimated population of 9,525 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Dennis & St Enoder average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Dennis & St Enoder | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Dennis & St Enoder a safe place to live?
St Dennis & St Enoder recorded 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,518th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Dennis & St Enoder?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 297 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (65).
Is crime in St Dennis & St Enoder going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Dennis & St Enoder was down 2% on the year before: 594 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 604 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Dennis & St Enoder?
About 9,525 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Dennis & St Enoder?
St Dennis & St Enoder 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.