Crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard: statistics, rates and trends
966 crimes were recorded in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
- Questions about crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
- About this data
966 crimes were recorded in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 475 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard has the 748th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 966 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,688 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,036 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (825). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 966 | 125.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,005 | 130.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 840 | 109.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 889 | 115.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 875 | 113.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 888 | 115.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 825 | 107.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,036 | 134.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+97%) and other theft (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-72%) and other crime (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 475 | 61.8 | 1.80 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 19.1 | 1.25 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 12.2 | 1.80 | -4% |
| Public order | 61 | 7.9 | 1.19 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 7.4 | 0.89 | +97% |
| Other theft | 55 | 7.2 | 1.12 | +20% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +8% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.6 | 0.74 | -45% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -72% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.07 | -27% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 475 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 97% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 837 | 107.7 | -14% |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | 473 | 66.8 | -47% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 632 | 75.8 | -40% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 406 | 58.6 | -53% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | -42% |
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | 219 | 42.6 | -66% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | -45% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | -44% |
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 Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cardell Road | 68 |
| On or near Kestenenn | 60 |
| On or near Whitestone Road | 41 |
| On or near Burden Close | 36 |
| On or near Harmer Close | 34 |
| On or near Dymond Court | 32 |
| On or near Monument Way | 32 |
| On or near St Marys Close | 30 |
| On or near Ranelagh Mews | 28 |
| On or near Kinsman Estate | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard 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 | 444 | 46.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 147 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard has an estimated population of 7,688. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% |
| Social rented homes | 29.5% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.2% |
Is Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard a safe place to live?
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard recorded 125.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 475 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (147).
Is crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard was down 4% on the year before: 966 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,005 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard?
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard 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 Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.