Crime in St Blazey: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in St Blazey in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Blazey at a glance
- Crime trends in St Blazey
- Types of crime in St Blazey
- St Blazey compared with nearby towns
- Areas within St Blazey
- Streets with the most crime in St Blazey
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Blazey
- Population and deprivation in St Blazey
- Questions about crime in St Blazey
- About this data
494 crimes were recorded in St Blazey in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 246 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, St Blazey has the 782nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Blazey | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 494 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.5 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,005 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Blazey was highest in the year to July 2018 (618 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (355). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 494 | 70.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 521 | 74.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 355 | 50.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 397 | 56.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 430 | 61.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 388 | 55.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 511 | 72.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 618 | 88.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Blazey 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 possession of weapons.
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-62%) and anti-social behaviour (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 35.1 | 1.03 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 7.7 | 1.14 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 6.0 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -3% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.9 | 0.34 | +67% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +0% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.6 | 1.62 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -62% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in St Blazey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Blazey recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 49.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Blazey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Blazey recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Blazey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Blazey recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Blazey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Blazey recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Blazey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Blazey recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Blazey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Blazey recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Blazey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Blazey recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Blazey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Blazey recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Blazey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Blazey recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Blazey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Blazey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Blazey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Blazey recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Blazey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Blazey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Blazey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Blazey recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to St Blazey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Blazey.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Blazey |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell | 2,595 | 106.6 | +51% |
| Bodmin | 2,090 | 118.9 | +69% |
| Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road | 371 | 62.1 | -12% |
| Looe | 455 | 80.5 | +14% |
| Wadebridge | 412 | 79.4 | +13% |
| Liskeard | 1,321 | 112.9 | +60% |
| Newquay | 2,702 | 110.0 | +56% |
| Truro | 2,904 | 126.1 | +79% |
1 areas within St Blazey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Blazey had the highest rate (70.5 per 1,000) and St Blazey the lowest (70.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Blazey | Neighbourhood | 7,005 | 494 | 70.5 |
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 St Blazey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Penarwyn Road | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Landreath Place | 24 |
| On or near Pennys Lane | 22 |
| On or near Polgrean Place | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Treryn Close | 16 |
| On or near Wilson Way | 16 |
| On or near Church Street | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Blazey 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 | 232 | 47.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 13.0% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
St Blazey has an estimated population of 7,005. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Blazey sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Blazey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.7% |
Is St Blazey a safe place to live?
St Blazey recorded 70.5 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 St Blazey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (54).
Is crime in St Blazey going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Blazey was down 5% on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 521 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Blazey?
St Blazey 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 St Blazey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.