Crime in Carbis Bay: statistics, rates and trends
239 crimes were recorded in Carbis Bay in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Carbis Bay
- Questions about crime in Carbis Bay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (30) and criminal damage and arson (21) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,249th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Carbis Bay | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 239 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,553 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Carbis Bay peaked in the year to August 2018 (258 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (178). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 239 | 43.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 257 | 46.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 197 | 35.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 179 | 32.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 211 | 38.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 218 | 39.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 178 | 32.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 258 | 46.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 53 to 30 and criminal damage and arson fell from 28 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 22.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Carbis Bay.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carbis Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives (Cornwall) | 545 | 104.6 | +143% |
| Hayle | 793 | 86.8 | +102% |
| Penzance | 2,029 | 124.9 | +190% |
| Camborne | 2,199 | 98.3 | +128% |
| Pool and Illogan | 1,078 | 108.4 | +152% |
| Helston | 622 | 60.2 | +40% |
| Redruth | 1,193 | 98.7 | +129% |
| Penryn | 736 | 84.5 | +96% |
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay is the one area listed within Carbis Bay, with 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | Neighbourhood | 7,568 | 299 | 39.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Carbis Bay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Trewartha Close” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trewartha Close | 16 |
| On or near Laity Lane | 14 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 11 |
| On or near Church Lane | 10 |
| On or near Trevarrick Court | 10 |
| On or near Polwithen Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Primrose Valley | 9 |
| On or near Sheila'S Court | 9 |
| On or near Trelyon Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Parc Owles | 8 |
Of the 209 crimes in Carbis Bay with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 48.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 23.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
Carbis Bay has an estimated population of 5,553 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (39%, against 22%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carbis Bay average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Carbis Bay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Carbis Bay a safe place to live?
Carbis Bay recorded 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,249th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Carbis Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Carbis Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carbis Bay was down 7% on the year before: 239 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carbis Bay?
About 5,553 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carbis Bay?
Carbis Bay 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.