Crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland: statistics, rates and trends
257 crimes were recorded in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- Questions about crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- About this data
257 crimes were recorded in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 142 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Altarnun & Stoke Climsland has the 3,601st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 257 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,169 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland was highest in the year to July 2026 (257 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (203). Over the whole period it rose 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 257 | 35.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 218 | 30.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 203 | 28.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 216 | 30.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 203 | 28.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 214 | 29.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 214 | 29.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 225 | 31.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+57%) and violence and sexual offences (+42%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +42% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.5 | 0.51 | +56% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.8 | 0.12 | -57% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.20 | +17% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -72% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.72 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 55.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Altarnun & Stoke Climsland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Altarnun & Stoke Climsland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Altarnun & Stoke Climsland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston South | 655 | 90.5 | +152% |
| Launceston North & North Petherwin | 403 | 68.9 | +92% |
| Lynher | 121 | 27.9 | -22% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | +63% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 262 | 40.6 | +13% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +265% |
| Calstock | 275 | 39.7 | +11% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 357 | 47.5 | +33% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Lynher Way | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Todda Close | 7 |
| On or near Medrow | 7 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 7 |
| On or near Beacon View | 7 |
| On or near Sportmans Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 48.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 13 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Altarnun & Stoke Climsland has an estimated population of 7,169. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Altarnun & Stoke Climsland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Altarnun & Stoke Climsland a safe place to live?
Altarnun & Stoke Climsland recorded 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (33).
Is crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland was up 18% on the year before: 257 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 218 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Altarnun & Stoke Climsland?
Altarnun & Stoke Climsland is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Altarnun & Stoke Climsland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.