Crime in Callington & St Dominic: statistics, rates and trends
462 crimes were recorded in Callington & St Dominic in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Callington & St Dominic
- Questions about crime in Callington & St Dominic
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (228), other theft (45) and criminal damage and arson (44) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,678th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Callington & St Dominic | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 462 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.3 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,919 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Callington & St Dominic peaked in the year to August 2018 (502 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (354). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 462 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 466 | 58.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 393 | 49.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 384 | 48.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 354 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 356 | 45.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 395 | 49.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 502 | 63.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and shoplifting (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 33 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 66 to 33 and criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 28.8 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.2 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Callington & St Dominic; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Lynher (28.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Callington & St Dominic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | -35% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -51% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | +6% |
| Saltash Tamar | 438 | 74.7 | +28% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | -41% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +127% |
| Saltash Essa | 405 | 52.5 | -10% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Callington & St Dominic over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fore Street” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fore Street | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Urban Terrace | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Pollard Road | 17 |
| On or near West End Square | 16 |
| On or near Chantry Park | 14 |
| On or near Rose Mullion Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 11 |
| On or near Newport | 11 |
Of the 429 crimes in Callington & St Dominic with a recorded outcome, 23% 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 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 46.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Callington & St Dominic has an estimated population of 7,919 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Callington & St Dominic average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Callington & St Dominic | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Callington & St Dominic a safe place to live?
Callington & St Dominic recorded 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,678th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Callington & St Dominic?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (45).
Is crime in Callington & St Dominic going up or down?
Recorded crime in Callington & St Dominic was almost unchanged on the year before: 462 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 466 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Callington & St Dominic?
About 7,919 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Callington & St Dominic?
Callington & St Dominic 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.