Crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay: statistics, rates and trends
299 crimes were recorded in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay at a glance
- Crime trends in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
- Types of crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
- St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
- Demographics of St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
- Questions about crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (150), anti-social behaviour (34), criminal damage and arson (27) and other theft (27) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,465th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 299 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,568 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay peaked in the year to August 2025 (342 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (221). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 299 | 39.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 342 | 45.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 250 | 33.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 244 | 32.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 270 | 35.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 281 | 37.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 221 | 29.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 315 | 41.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and public order (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 27, while anti-social behaviour fell from 64 to 34 and criminal damage and arson fell from 36 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 150 | 19.8 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives West & Towednack | 545 | 104.6 | +165% |
| Hayle West | 576 | 80.9 | +105% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | +14% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 561 | 80.8 | +104% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 433 | 61.6 | +56% |
| Penzance East | 1,408 | 176.2 | +346% |
| Penzance Promenade | 445 | 89.9 | +127% |
| Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan | 238 | 54.6 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” and “Trewartha Close” (16 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Trewartha Close | 16 |
| On or near Laity Lane | 14 |
| On or near Heather Lane | 12 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 11 |
| On or near Church Lane | 10 |
| On or near Trevarrick Court | 10 |
| On or near Polwithen Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Primrose Valley | 9 |
| On or near Sheila'S Court | 9 |
Of the 265 crimes in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 21.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay has an estimated population of 7,568 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay a safe place to live?
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,465th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 150 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay was down 13% on the year before: 299 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 342 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay?
About 7,568 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay?
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay 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.