Crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland: statistics, rates and trends
246 crimes were recorded in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland at a glance
- Crime trends in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- Types of crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- Altarnun & Stoke Climsland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- Demographics of Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- Questions about crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (138), other theft (30) and criminal damage and arson (26) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,653rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 246 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.3 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,169 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland of any year here (246 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 246 | 34.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 230 | 32.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 209 | 29.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 232 | 32.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 203 | 28.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 212 | 29.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 214 | 29.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 221 | 30.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (46% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 22 to 30 and violence and sexual offences rose from 109 to 138.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 19.2 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Altarnun & Stoke Climsland; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Lynher (28.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Altarnun & Stoke Climsland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston South | 662 | 91.5 | +167% |
| Launceston North & North Petherwin | 385 | 65.8 | +92% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -16% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | +70% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | +19% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +286% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | +11% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 352 | 46.9 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 8 |
| On or near Beacon View | 7 |
| On or near Lynher Way | 7 |
| On or near Medrow | 6 |
| On or near Sportmans Close | 6 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 6 |
Of the 236 crimes in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 10 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Altarnun & Stoke Climsland has an estimated population of 7,169 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (6.5%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Altarnun & Stoke Climsland average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Altarnun & Stoke Climsland a safe place to live?
Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,653rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (30).
Is crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland was up 7% on the year before: 246 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 230 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Altarnun & Stoke Climsland?
About 7,169 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Altarnun & Stoke Climsland?
Altarnun & Stoke Climsland is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.