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Crime in Fowey

Fowey had 70 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 101.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 98% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 63% on the three months before.

PL23, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fowey

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101.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+63%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 13 Apr 12 May 13 Jun 30 Jul 27 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fowey. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4159%
anti-social behaviour710%
theft710%
other crime57%
criminal damage46%
public order46%
burglary11%
shoplifting11%

Fowey against Cornwall

TypeFowey per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence59.429.5▲ 52%
Burglary1.41.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour10.14.4–
Theft and robbery10.14.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fowey101.4▲ 63%
Lostwithiel83.5▲ 47%
St Blazey80.3▲ 14%
Par74.2▲ 6%
Tywardreath58.7▲ 39%
See every Cornwall area ranked on the crime in Cornwall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Fowey a safe area?

Fowey had about 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Fowey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and theft (7).