Crime in St Ives West & Towednack: statistics, rates and trends
545 crimes were recorded in St Ives West & Towednack in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Ives West & Towednack at a glance
- Crime trends in St Ives West & Towednack
- Types of crime in St Ives West & Towednack
- St Ives West & Towednack compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Ives West & Towednack
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Ives West & Towednack
- Demographics of St Ives West & Towednack
- Questions about crime in St Ives West & Towednack
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (275), anti-social behaviour (84) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,127th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Ives West & Towednack | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 545 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,211 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Ives West & Towednack peaked in the year to August 2025 (566 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (389). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 545 | 104.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 566 | 108.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 389 | 74.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 464 | 89.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 453 | 86.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 552 | 105.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 471 | 90.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 546 | 104.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Ives West & Towednack recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (54% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (39% above the national rate) and other theft (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (32% below) and public order (25% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 30 and violence and sexual offences rose from 211 to 275, while anti-social behaviour fell from 139 to 84 and criminal damage and arson fell from 70 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 52.8 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 16.1 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 45 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 5.8 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Public order | 26 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Ives West & Towednack; the highest is Penzance East (176.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay (39.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ives West & Towednack |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 299 | 39.5 | -62% |
| Hayle West | 576 | 80.9 | -23% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 561 | 80.8 | -23% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -57% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 433 | 61.6 | -41% |
| Penzance East | 1,408 | 176.2 | +69% |
| Penzance Promenade | 445 | 89.9 | -14% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 441 | 74.3 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in St Ives West & Towednack over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near High Street | 27 |
| On or near Market Strand | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Trenwith Place | 23 |
| On or near Fore Street | 14 |
| On or near Church Place | 12 |
| On or near Higher Stennack | 12 |
| On or near Pearce'S Lane | 12 |
| On or near Tregenna Place | 12 |
Of the 461 crimes in St Ives West & Towednack with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 52.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 23.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
St Ives West & Towednack has an estimated population of 5,211 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Ives West & Towednack average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Ives West & Towednack | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Ives West & Towednack a safe place to live?
St Ives West & Towednack recorded 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,127th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in St Ives West & Towednack?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in St Ives West & Towednack going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives West & Towednack was down 4% on the year before: 545 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 566 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Ives West & Towednack?
About 5,211 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Ives West & Towednack?
St Ives West & Towednack 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.