Crime in St Ives (Cornwall): statistics, rates and trends
582 crimes were recorded in St Ives (Cornwall) in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Ives (Cornwall) at a glance
- Crime trends in St Ives (Cornwall)
- Types of crime in St Ives (Cornwall)
- St Ives (Cornwall) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within St Ives (Cornwall)
- Streets with the most crime in St Ives (Cornwall)
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Ives (Cornwall)
- Population and deprivation in St Ives (Cornwall)
- Questions about crime in St Ives (Cornwall)
- About this data
582 crimes were recorded in St Ives (Cornwall) in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 287 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, St Ives (Cornwall) has the 246th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Ives (Cornwall) | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 582 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,211 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Ives (Cornwall) was highest in the year to July 2026 (582 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (359). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 582 | 111.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 545 | 104.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 359 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 434 | 83.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 467 | 89.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 544 | 104.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 475 | 91.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 576 | 110.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Ives (Cornwall) 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+46%). The largest falls were in drugs (-71%) and anti-social behaviour (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 55.1 | 1.61 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 19.0 | 1.24 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 10.4 | 1.53 | -23% |
| Other theft | 45 | 8.6 | 1.35 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 6.1 | 0.74 | +68% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -4% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +14% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -11% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -71% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.3 | 1.38 | +133% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.19 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.70 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Ives (Cornwall)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 49.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Ives (Cornwall)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Ives (Cornwall)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Ives (Cornwall)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Ives (Cornwall)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Ives (Cornwall)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Ives (Cornwall)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Ives (Cornwall)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Ives (Cornwall)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Ives (Cornwall)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Ives (Cornwall)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Ives (Cornwall)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Ives (Cornwall)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 2 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to St Ives (Cornwall), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Ives (Cornwall).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ives (Cornwall) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbis Bay | 239 | 43.0 | -61% |
| Hayle | 799 | 87.4 | -22% |
| Penzance | 2,109 | 129.8 | +16% |
| Camborne | 2,170 | 97.0 | -13% |
| Pool and Illogan | 1,070 | 107.6 | -4% |
| Redruth | 1,181 | 97.7 | -13% |
| Helston | 631 | 61.0 | -45% |
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | -25% |
1 areas within St Ives (Cornwall), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Ives West & Towednack had the highest rate (111.7 per 1,000) and St Ives West & Towednack the lowest (111.7). 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 West & Towednack | Neighbourhood | 5,211 | 582 | 111.7 |
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 St Ives (Cornwall) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Trenwith Place | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 28 |
| On or near Market Strand | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Tregenna Place | 20 |
| On or near Pearce'S Lane | 14 |
| On or near Venton Vision Rise | 14 |
| On or near Church Place | 13 |
| On or near Fore Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Ives (Cornwall) 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 | 246 | 42.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 18.9% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
St Ives (Cornwall) has an estimated population of 5,211. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Ives (Cornwall) sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Ives (Cornwall) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.2% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is St Ives (Cornwall) a safe place to live?
St Ives (Cornwall) recorded 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Ives (Cornwall)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in St Ives (Cornwall) going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ives (Cornwall) was up 7% on the year before: 582 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 545 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Ives (Cornwall)?
St Ives (Cornwall) 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 Ives (Cornwall). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.