Crime in St Mewan & Grampound: statistics, rates and trends
184 crimes were recorded in St Mewan & Grampound in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Mewan & Grampound at a glance
- Crime trends in St Mewan & Grampound
- Types of crime in St Mewan & Grampound
- St Mewan & Grampound compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Mewan & Grampound
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Mewan & Grampound
- Population and deprivation in St Mewan & Grampound
- Questions about crime in St Mewan & Grampound
- About this data
184 crimes were recorded in St Mewan & Grampound in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Mewan & Grampound has the 3,767th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Mewan & Grampound | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 184 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.9 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -30% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,151 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Mewan & Grampound was highest in the year to July 2025 (264 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (184). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 184 | 29.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 264 | 42.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 223 | 36.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 191 | 31.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 242 | 39.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 221 | 35.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 207 | 33.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 242 | 39.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Mewan & Grampound 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 other theft (-54%) and criminal damage and arson (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 16.1 | 0.47 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.6 | 0.17 | -27% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -41% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -54% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -40% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +80% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -73% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Mewan & Grampound
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 53.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Mewan & Grampound
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Mewan & Grampound
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Mewan & Grampound
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Mewan & Grampound
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Mewan & Grampound
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Mewan & Grampound
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 9 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 80% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Mewan & Grampound
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Mewan & Grampound
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Mewan & Grampound
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 1 report 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Mewan & Grampound
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Mewan & Grampound
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 1 report 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Mewan & Grampound
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Mewan & Grampound recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Mewan & Grampound, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Mewan & Grampound.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mewan & Grampound |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,264 | 148.2 | +395% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 671 | 142.5 | +376% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 225 | 41.9 | +40% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | +91% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 447 | 70.4 | +135% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | +130% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | +136% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | +144% |
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 Mewan & Grampound over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Badgers Watch | 14 |
| On or near Pentewan Road | 12 |
| On or near Fore Street | 8 |
| On or near Furze Vale | 7 |
| On or near School Hill | 6 |
| On or near Coombe Road | 5 |
| On or near Old Tannery Lane | 5 |
| On or near Gilley Lane | 4 |
| On or near Porthpean Beach Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Mewan & Grampound 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 | 88 | 47.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 16.3% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
St Mewan & Grampound has an estimated population of 6,151. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Mewan & Grampound sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Mewan & Grampound |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is St Mewan & Grampound a safe place to live?
St Mewan & Grampound recorded 29.9 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 Mewan & Grampound?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (16).
Is crime in St Mewan & Grampound going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mewan & Grampound was down 30% on the year before: 184 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 264 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Mewan & Grampound?
St Mewan & Grampound 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 Mewan & Grampound. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.