Crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel: statistics, rates and trends
378 crimes were recorded in St Stephen-in-Brannel in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel at a glance
- Crime trends in St Stephen-in-Brannel
- Types of crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel
- St Stephen-in-Brannel compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Stephen-in-Brannel
- Demographics of St Stephen-in-Brannel
- Questions about crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (195), criminal damage and arson (52) and anti-social behaviour (41) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,781st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Stephen-in-Brannel | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 378 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,739 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel peaked in the year to August 2025 (412 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (271). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 378 | 56.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 412 | 61.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 301 | 44.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 335 | 49.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 271 | 40.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 309 | 45.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 369 | 54.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 278 | 41.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (60% below) and public order (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 50 to 41 and public order fell from 24 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 28.9 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 6.1 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Stephen-in-Brannel; the highest is St Austell Central & Gover (147.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mewan & Grampound (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Stephen-in-Brannel |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | +11% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -47% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,257 | 147.4 | +163% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | +22% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | +156% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | +18% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 438 | 69.0 | +23% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 240 | 44.6 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in St Stephen-in-Brannel over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Fore Street | 24 |
| On or near Goverseth Road | 20 |
| On or near Goverseth Hill | 18 |
| On or near Chegwyns | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Beaconside | 15 |
| On or near Carkeek'S Close | 15 |
| On or near Dabryn Way | 15 |
| On or near Kernick Close | 12 |
Of the 337 crimes in St Stephen-in-Brannel with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 184 | 54.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
St Stephen-in-Brannel has an estimated population of 6,739 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Stephen-in-Brannel average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Stephen-in-Brannel | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Stephen-in-Brannel a safe place to live?
St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,781st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (52).
Is crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel was down 8% on the year before: 378 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 412 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Stephen-in-Brannel?
About 6,739 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Stephen-in-Brannel?
St Stephen-in-Brannel 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.