Crime in Callington & St Dominic: statistics, rates and trends
464 crimes were recorded in Callington & St Dominic in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Callington & St Dominic at a glance
- Crime trends in Callington & St Dominic
- Types of crime in Callington & St Dominic
- Callington & St Dominic compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Callington & St Dominic
- What happened after crimes were reported in Callington & St Dominic
- Population and deprivation in Callington & St Dominic
- Questions about crime in Callington & St Dominic
- About this data
464 crimes were recorded in Callington & St Dominic in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 234 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Callington & St Dominic has the 2,657th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Callington & St Dominic | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 464 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,919 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Callington & St Dominic was highest in the year to July 2018 (499 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (349). 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 | 464 | 58.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 445 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 397 | 50.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 384 | 48.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 349 | 44.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 355 | 44.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 403 | 50.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 499 | 63.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Callington & St Dominic 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 (+25%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 29.5 | 0.86 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -21% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.1 | 0.79 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.5 | 0.30 | -45% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.5 | 0.43 | +65% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +67% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.15 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Callington & St Dominic
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Callington & St Dominic recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 50.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Callington & St Dominic
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Callington & St Dominic recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Callington & St Dominic
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Callington & St Dominic recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Callington & St Dominic
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Callington & St Dominic recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Callington & St Dominic
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Callington & St Dominic recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Callington & St Dominic
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Callington & St Dominic recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Callington & St Dominic
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Callington & St Dominic recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Callington & St Dominic
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Callington & St Dominic recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Callington & St Dominic
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Callington & St Dominic recorded 8 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Callington & St Dominic
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Callington & St Dominic recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Callington & St Dominic
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Callington & St Dominic recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Callington & St Dominic
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Callington & St Dominic recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Callington & St Dominic, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Callington & St Dominic.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Callington & St Dominic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calstock | 275 | 39.7 | -32% |
| Lynher | 121 | 27.9 | -52% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 351 | 64.6 | +10% |
| Saltash Tamar | 439 | 74.9 | +28% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 257 | 35.8 | -39% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +123% |
| Saltash Essa | 394 | 51.1 | -13% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 262 | 40.6 | -31% |
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 Callington & St Dominic over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fore Street | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Urban Terrace | 19 |
| On or near West End Square | 17 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 16 |
| On or near Chantry Park | 13 |
| On or near Newport | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Pollard Road | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Callington & St Dominic 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 | 209 | 45.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 13.4% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Callington & St Dominic has an estimated population of 7,919. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Callington & St Dominic sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Callington & St Dominic |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Callington & St Dominic a safe place to live?
Callington & St Dominic recorded 58.6 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 Callington & St Dominic?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (46).
Is crime in Callington & St Dominic going up or down?
Recorded crime in Callington & St Dominic was up 4% on the year before: 464 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Callington & St Dominic?
Callington & St Dominic 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 Callington & St Dominic. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.