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Crime in St Merryn

St Merryn had 13 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 32.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 99th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

PL28, Cornwall · within 0.75 miles of the middle of St Merryn

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32.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
99 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 4 Apr 6 May 6 Jun 2 Jul 5 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of St Merryn. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence862%
anti-social behaviour215%
theft215%
burglary18%

St Merryn against Cornwall

TypeSt Merryn per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence20.129.5–
Burglary2.51.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour54.4–
Theft and robbery54.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Padstow79.5▲ 4%
St Merryn32.7▲ 8%
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 St Merryn a safe area?

St Merryn had about 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 99 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in St Merryn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and theft (2).