Crime in Carbis Bay: statistics, rates and trends
239 crimes were recorded in Carbis Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carbis Bay at a glance
- Crime trends in Carbis Bay
- Types of crime in Carbis Bay
- Carbis Bay compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Carbis Bay
- Streets with the most crime in Carbis Bay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carbis Bay
- Population and deprivation in Carbis Bay
- Questions about crime in Carbis Bay
- About this data
239 crimes were recorded in Carbis Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Carbis Bay has the 1,260th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carbis Bay | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 239 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,553 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carbis Bay was highest in the year to July 2018 (270 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (180). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 239 | 43.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 263 | 47.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 188 | 33.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 184 | 33.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 207 | 37.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 218 | 39.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 180 | 32.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 270 | 48.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in 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 criminal damage and arson (-39%) and anti-social behaviour (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 21.6 | 0.63 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 5.9 | 0.39 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -39% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +6% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.7 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +57% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +250% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +400% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.15 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carbis Bay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carbis Bay recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 50.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carbis Bay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carbis Bay recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carbis Bay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carbis Bay recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carbis Bay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carbis Bay recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carbis Bay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carbis Bay recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carbis Bay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carbis Bay recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carbis Bay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carbis Bay recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carbis Bay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carbis Bay recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carbis Bay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carbis Bay recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carbis Bay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carbis Bay recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carbis Bay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carbis Bay recorded 2 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Carbis Bay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carbis Bay.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carbis Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives (Cornwall) | 582 | 111.7 | +159% |
| Hayle | 799 | 87.4 | +103% |
| Penzance | 2,109 | 129.8 | +202% |
| Camborne | 2,170 | 97.0 | +125% |
| Pool and Illogan | 1,070 | 107.6 | +150% |
| Helston | 631 | 61.0 | +42% |
| Redruth | 1,181 | 97.7 | +127% |
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | +95% |
1 areas within Carbis Bay, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay had the highest rate (38.7 per 1,000) and St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay the lowest (38.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | Neighbourhood | 7,568 | 293 | 38.7 |
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 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 Manor Drive | 10 |
| On or near Trevarrick Court | 10 |
| On or near Steeple Lane | 9 |
| On or near Church Lane | 8 |
| On or near Parc Owles | 8 |
| On or near Polwithen Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Primrose Valley | 8 |
| On or near Sheila'S Court | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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 | 103 | 43.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 13.8% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 13.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
Carbis Bay has an estimated population of 5,553. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carbis Bay sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carbis Bay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Carbis Bay a safe place to live?
Carbis Bay recorded 43.0 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 Carbis Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Carbis Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carbis Bay was down 9% on the year before: 239 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 263 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carbis Bay?
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 Carbis Bay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.