Crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay: statistics, rates and trends
293 crimes were recorded in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
- Questions about crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
- About this data
293 crimes were recorded in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 144 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay has the 3,491st highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 293 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,568 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay was highest in the year to July 2025 (341 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (222). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 293 | 38.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 341 | 45.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 239 | 31.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 245 | 32.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 270 | 35.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 281 | 37.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 222 | 29.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 326 | 43.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 19.0 | 0.56 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -36% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -34% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -26% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.7 | 0.49 | +86% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.19 | +75% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.20 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +400% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 49.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 5 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 400% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives West & Towednack | 582 | 111.7 | +188% |
| Hayle West | 579 | 81.3 | +110% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | +17% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 559 | 80.5 | +108% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 448 | 63.8 | +65% |
| Penzance East | 1,469 | 183.9 | +375% |
| Penzance Promenade | 455 | 91.9 | +137% |
| Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan | 232 | 53.2 | +37% |
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 Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trewartha Close | 16 |
| On or near Laity Lane | 14 |
| On or near Heather Lane | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 10 |
| On or near Trevarrick Court | 10 |
| On or near Steeple Lane | 9 |
| On or near Church Lane | 8 |
| On or near Polwithen Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Parc Owles | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay 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 | 124 | 42.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 14.7% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay has an estimated population of 7,568. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay a safe place to live?
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay recorded 38.7 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 Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay was down 14% on the year before: 293 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 341 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay?
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay 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 Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.