Crime in Bodmin St Petroc's: statistics, rates and trends
837 crimes were recorded in Bodmin St Petroc's in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bodmin St Petroc's
- Questions about crime in Bodmin St Petroc's
- About this data
837 crimes were recorded in Bodmin St Petroc's in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 409 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bodmin St Petroc's has the 1,054th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bodmin St Petroc's | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 837 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,768 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bodmin St Petroc's was highest in the year to July 2018 (932 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (574). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 837 | 107.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 857 | 110.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 687 | 88.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 574 | 73.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 596 | 76.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 604 | 77.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 791 | 101.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 932 | 120.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bodmin St Petroc's 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+38%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and anti-social behaviour (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 409 | 52.7 | 1.54 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 12.4 | 0.81 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 10.3 | 1.52 | -1% |
| Other theft | 54 | 7.0 | 1.09 | -16% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.1 | 0.91 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 6.1 | 0.73 | -38% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.1 | 0.94 | -20% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.8 | 1.34 | +29% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 0.76 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.1 | 0.42 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.5 | 1.59 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -17% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bodmin St Petroc's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 409 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 48.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bodmin St Petroc's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bodmin St Petroc's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bodmin St Petroc's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bodmin St Petroc's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bodmin St Petroc's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bodmin St Petroc's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bodmin St Petroc's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bodmin St Petroc's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bodmin St Petroc's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bodmin St Petroc's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bodmin St Petroc's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bodmin St Petroc's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bodmin St Petroc's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bodmin St Petroc's 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.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bodmin St Petroc's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bodmin St Petroc's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bodmin St Petroc's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | 966 | 125.7 | +17% |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | 473 | 66.8 | -38% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 406 | 58.6 | -46% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | -32% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 632 | 75.8 | -30% |
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | 219 | 42.6 | -60% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | -36% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | -35% |
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 Petroc's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crockwell Street | 63 |
| On or near Fore Street | 57 |
| On or near Turf Street | 53 |
| On or near Oakwood Park | 33 |
| On or near Southview Drive | 33 |
| On or near Crowles View | 28 |
| On or near Royffe Way | 27 |
| On or near Church Lane | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Tanners Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bodmin St Petroc's 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 | 368 | 44.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 12.2% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
Bodmin St Petroc's has an estimated population of 7,768. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bodmin St Petroc's sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bodmin St Petroc's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Bodmin St Petroc's a safe place to live?
Bodmin St Petroc's recorded 107.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Petroc's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 409 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Bodmin St Petroc's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bodmin St Petroc's was down 2% on the year before: 837 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 857 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bodmin St Petroc's?
Bodmin St Petroc's 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 Petroc's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.