Crime in Bodmin St Petroc's: statistics, rates and trends
831 crimes were recorded in Bodmin St Petroc's in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bodmin St Petroc's at a glance
- Crime trends in Bodmin St Petroc's
- Types of crime in Bodmin St Petroc's
- Bodmin St Petroc's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bodmin St Petroc's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bodmin St Petroc's
- Demographics of Bodmin St Petroc's
- Questions about crime in Bodmin St Petroc's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (414), anti-social behaviour (89) and criminal damage and arson (79) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,076th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bodmin St Petroc's | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 831 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.0 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,768 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bodmin St Petroc's peaked in the year to August 2018 (914 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (581). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 831 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 831 | 107.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 743 | 95.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 581 | 74.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 614 | 79.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 586 | 75.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 769 | 99.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 914 | 117.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bodmin St Petroc's recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (56% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (51% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (36% below) and anti-social behaviour (25% below). On the year before, public order rose from 32 to 51 and violence and sexual offences rose from 345 to 414, while shoplifting fell from 78 to 42 and anti-social behaviour fell from 145 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 53.3 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 11.5 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 56 | 7.2 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 51 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +59% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 5.4 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bodmin St Petroc's; the highest is Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard (124.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Wadebridge East & St Minver (42.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bodmin St Petroc's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | 955 | 124.2 | +16% |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | 488 | 68.9 | -36% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 399 | 57.6 | -46% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | -36% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 623 | 74.7 | -30% |
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | 220 | 42.8 | -60% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | -38% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Bodmin St Petroc's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crockwell Street” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crockwell Street | 66 |
| On or near Turf Street | 52 |
| On or near Fore Street | 51 |
| On or near Southview Drive | 34 |
| On or near Oakwood Park | 32 |
| On or near Royffe Way | 27 |
| On or near Church Lane | 25 |
| On or near Crowles View | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
Of the 742 crimes in Bodmin St Petroc's with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 369 | 49.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bodmin St Petroc's has an estimated population of 7,768 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bodmin St Petroc's average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bodmin St Petroc's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bodmin St Petroc's a safe place to live?
Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,076th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bodmin St Petroc's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Bodmin St Petroc's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bodmin St Petroc's was almost unchanged on the year before: 831 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 831 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bodmin St Petroc's?
About 7,768 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bodmin St Petroc's?
Bodmin St Petroc's 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.