Crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern: statistics, rates and trends
276 crimes were recorded in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern at a glance
- Crime trends in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern
- Types of crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern
- St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern
- Demographics of St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern
- Questions about crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (167), criminal damage and arson (27) and anti-social behaviour (26) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,381st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 276 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,646 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern peaked in the year to August 2025 (290 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (210). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 276 | 41.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 290 | 43.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 210 | 31.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 212 | 31.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 261 | 39.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 283 | 42.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 238 | 35.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 280 | 42.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and other theft (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 40 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 25.1 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern; the highest is Newquay Central & Pentire (248.6 per 1,000) and the lowest St Agnes, Cornwall (41.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Trenance | 546 | 76.1 | +83% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,295 | 248.6 | +499% |
| Perranporth | 291 | 65.7 | +58% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 491 | 68.9 | +66% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 418 | 58.4 | +41% |
| Probus & St Erme | 324 | 41.8 | +1% |
| St Agnes | 362 | 41.0 | -1% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 707 | 99.0 | +138% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Kew Carrek | 24 |
| On or near Surf View | 22 |
| On or near Marshfield Close | 15 |
| On or near Wheal Albert Road | 10 |
| On or near Penpol Hill | 9 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 8 |
| On or near Gwel An Woon | 8 |
| On or near Pentire Green | 8 |
| On or near Kerkin Close | 7 |
Of the 250 crimes in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 23.2% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 20.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern has an estimated population of 6,646 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern a safe place to live?
St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,381st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (27).
Is crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern was down 5% on the year before: 276 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern?
About 6,646 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern?
St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern 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.