Crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard: statistics, rates and trends
955 crimes were recorded in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard in the 12 months to August 2026, 124.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard at a glance
- Crime trends in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
- Types of crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
- Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
- Demographics of Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
- Questions about crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (468), anti-social behaviour (144) and criminal damage and arson (96) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 765th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 955 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.2 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,688 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,012 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (823). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 955 | 124.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 980 | 127.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 908 | 118.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 916 | 119.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 877 | 114.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 875 | 113.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 823 | 107.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,012 | 131.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (85% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (78% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 32 to 55 and burglary rose from 21 to 26, while anti-social behaviour fell from 202 to 144.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 60.9 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 18.7 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 12.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 59 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 55 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 7.2 | 8.5 | +72% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 831 | 107.0 | -14% |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | 488 | 68.9 | -45% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 623 | 74.7 | -40% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 399 | 57.6 | -54% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | -45% |
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | 220 | 42.8 | -66% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | -47% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cardell Road” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cardell Road | 65 |
| On or near Kestenenn | 58 |
| On or near Monument Way | 41 |
| On or near Whitestone Road | 40 |
| On or near Dymond Court | 33 |
| On or near Burden Close | 31 |
| On or near Harmer Close | 31 |
| On or near Ranelagh Mews | 29 |
| On or near St Marys Close | 29 |
| On or near Hillside Park | 27 |
Of the 811 crimes in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 445 | 54.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 163 | 20.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard has an estimated population of 7,688 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard a safe place to live?
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 124.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 765th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard was down 3% on the year before: 955 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 980 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard?
About 7,688 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard?
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard 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.