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Crime in Mevagissey

Mevagissey had 40 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 49th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 150% on the three months before.

PL26, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mevagissey

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67.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
49 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+150%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 6 Apr 5 May 11 Jun 15 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2665%
criminal damage410%
public order38%
burglary38%
anti-social behaviour25%
theft13%
drugs13%

Mevagissey against Cornwall

TypeMevagissey per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence4429.5–
Burglary5.11.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour3.44.4–
Theft and robbery1.74.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
St Austell108.7▲ 10%
Charlestown90.30%
Mevagissey67.7▲ 150%
Polgooth32.7▲ 30%
Sticker12.6–
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 Mevagissey a safe area?

Mevagissey had about 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 49 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mevagissey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by criminal damage (4) and public order (3).