Crime Rate in Cornwall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cornwall

The total recorded crimes in Cornwall, UK in January 2026 are around 3,076 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cornwall crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cornwall, encompassing approximately 570,305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1527) incidents (-1.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (290) incidents (1.40% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (287) incidents (-15.84% decrease)
Cornwall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Market Strand with total crimes: 22
  • Lower Market Street with total crimes: 20
  • Tolvaddon Road with total crimes: 15

Cornwall Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

Cornwall Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Newquay Central & Pentire (104 crimes), and the safest, Lynher (6 crimes), is 98 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cornwall.

Similarly, the area of Truro South & Central (108 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Gunnislake & Calstock (12 crimes), with a difference of 96 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cornwall.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newquay Central & Pentire104
Liskeard Central101
Pool & Tehidy93
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne87
St Austell Central & Gover85

Safest Wards:

Calstock12
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth11
Feock & Kea9
Wadebridge East & St Minver8
Lynher6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Truro South & Central108
Newquay East104
St Austell Central103
Pool & Illogan Highway99
Launceston88

Safest Areas:

St Day & Lanner17
Porthleven, Breage & Praa Sands17
St Breward, Tredethy & Lanivet15
Tywardreath & Fowey13
Gunnislake & Calstock12

Cornwall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1527 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (290 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1553 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 341 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1607 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (505 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1587 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (549 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1575 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (574 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1750 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (730 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1855 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 806 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1728 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (722 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1626 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (845 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1409 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (658 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1534 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (619 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1279 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 506 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19030 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1585.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1855 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261527
December 20251553
November 20251607
October 20251587
September 20251575
August 20251750
July 20251855
June 20251728
May 20251626
April 20251409
March 20251534
February 20251279

A total of 230 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202511
November 202516
October 20258
September 202527
August 202527
July 202523
June 202518
May 202523
April 202522
March 202522
February 202523

A total of 2454 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 204.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026168
December 2025169
November 2025175
October 2025173
September 2025167
August 2025175
July 2025242
June 2025245
May 2025236
April 2025216
March 2025231
February 2025257

A total of 438 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202547
November 202540
October 202534
September 202530
August 202535
July 202538
June 202544
May 202549
April 202531
March 202535
February 202524

A total of 3112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 259.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 303 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026253
December 2025226
November 2025241
October 2025261
September 2025268
August 2025296
July 2025303
June 2025287
May 2025273
April 2025260
March 2025243
February 2025201

A total of 4400 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 366.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 444 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026287
December 2025341
November 2025308
October 2025364
September 2025320
August 2025444
July 2025421
June 2025429
May 2025430
April 2025398
March 2025358
February 2025300

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20256
October 20255
September 202510
August 202515
July 20259
June 20259
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 2632 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 219.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 289 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026196
December 2025172
November 2025204
October 2025235
September 2025225
August 2025289
July 2025242
June 2025251
May 2025240
April 2025218
March 2025206
February 2025154

A total of 961 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202687
December 202567
November 202579
October 202585
September 202579
August 202580
July 202583
June 202568
May 202561
April 202598
March 2025108
February 202566

A total of 900 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202683
December 202568
November 202576
October 202566
September 202558
August 202595
July 202588
June 202588
May 202584
April 202556
March 202580
February 202558

A total of 948 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202660
December 202579
November 202576
October 202596
September 202567
August 202557
July 202570
June 2025115
May 202596
April 202581
March 202569
February 202582

A total of 7090 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 590.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 845 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026290
December 2025286
November 2025505
October 2025549
September 2025574
August 2025730
July 2025806
June 2025722
May 2025845
April 2025658
March 2025619
February 2025506

A total of 870 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202673
December 202575
November 202574
October 202588
September 202583
August 202571
July 202586
June 202577
May 202566
April 202563
March 202551
February 202563

A total of 177 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202525
November 202521
October 202515
September 202513
August 202513
July 202515
June 202519
May 202513
April 202512
March 20257
February 202514

High Crime Locations Cornwall in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cornwall postcode area is presented below.

1. Market Strand (Map)
Total22
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Drugs1
Burglary1
2. Lower Market Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
3. Tolvaddon Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
6. Goonbarrow Meadow (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

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