Crime in Hayle: statistics, rates and trends
799 crimes were recorded in Hayle in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
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799 crimes were recorded in Hayle in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 348 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hayle has the 511th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hayle | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 799 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,139 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hayle was highest in the year to July 2025 (854 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (556). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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 | 799 | 87.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 854 | 93.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 613 | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 621 | 68.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 600 | 65.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 613 | 67.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 556 | 60.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 602 | 65.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hayle 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%) and shoplifting (+16%). The largest falls were in drugs (-57%) and anti-social behaviour (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 38.1 | 1.11 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 12.4 | 1.82 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 11.9 | 1.44 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 8.4 | 0.55 | -52% |
| Other theft | 53 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +13% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -2% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +58% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -57% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -69% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hayle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hayle recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hayle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hayle recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hayle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hayle recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hayle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hayle recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hayle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hayle recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hayle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hayle recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hayle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hayle recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hayle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hayle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hayle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hayle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hayle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hayle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hayle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hayle recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hayle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hayle recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hayle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hayle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hayle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hayle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hayle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hayle.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hayle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbis Bay | 239 | 43.0 | -51% |
| St Ives (Cornwall) | 582 | 111.7 | +28% |
| Camborne | 2,170 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Penzance | 2,109 | 129.8 | +48% |
| Pool and Illogan | 1,070 | 107.6 | +23% |
| Helston | 631 | 61.0 | -30% |
| Redruth | 1,181 | 97.7 | +12% |
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | -4% |
2 areas within Hayle, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hayle West had the highest rate (81.3 per 1,000) and Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East the lowest (80.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle West | Neighbourhood | 7,119 | 579 | 81.3 |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | Neighbourhood | 6,944 | 559 | 80.5 |
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 Hayle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Black Road | 51 |
| On or near Penpol Terrace | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Market Street | 26 |
| On or near Harvey'S Way | 23 |
| On or near Ellis Way | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Carnsew Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hayle 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 | 342 | 42.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 26.2% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 10.6% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Hayle has an estimated population of 9,139. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hayle sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hayle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Hayle a safe place to live?
Hayle recorded 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Hayle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (113).
Is crime in Hayle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hayle was down 6% on the year before: 799 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 854 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hayle?
Hayle 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 Hayle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.