Hayle vs St Ives — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hayle

TR27 · Cornwall

86

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Shoplifting20
  • Criminal damage & arson11

St Ives

TR26 · Cornwall

47

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson5

St Ives has less crime — 47 vs 86 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hayle recorded notably higher crime than St Ives in April 2026 — 86 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hayle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while St Ives has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hayle or St Ives safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, St Ives recorded fewer crimes than Hayle — 47 vs 86 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. St Ives is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hayle and St Ives?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hayle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Ives had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Ives recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 86).

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