Crime Rates at Hendra Downs, St. Austell, PL26 8DX

This area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Roche & Bugle , and the 386th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around This (PL26 8DX) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% lower than the Roche & Bugle average (61.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode PL26 8DX, the main crime hotspot is near Hendra Heights. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.