Crime in Calstock: statistics, rates and trends
275 crimes were recorded in Calstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Calstock at a glance
- Crime trends in Calstock
- Types of crime in Calstock
- Calstock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calstock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calstock
- Population and deprivation in Calstock
- Questions about crime in Calstock
- About this data
275 crimes were recorded in Calstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 160 reports (58% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Calstock has the 3,458th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Calstock | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 275 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,928 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Calstock was highest in the year to July 2026 (275 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (184). Over the whole period it rose 49%, 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 | 275 | 39.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 236 | 34.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 214 | 30.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 198 | 28.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 184 | 26.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 209 | 30.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 225 | 32.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 185 | 26.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calstock 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 violence and sexual offences (+34%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 23.1 | 0.67 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +56% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 2.2 | 0.14 | -53% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.18 | +20% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 0.16 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +200% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Calstock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calstock recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 58.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Calstock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calstock recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Calstock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calstock recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Calstock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calstock recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Calstock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calstock recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Calstock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calstock recorded 11 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 up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Calstock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calstock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Calstock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calstock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Calstock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calstock 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Calstock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calstock recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Calstock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calstock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | +48% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 351 | 64.6 | +63% |
| Saltash Tamar | 439 | 74.9 | +89% |
| Saltash Essa | 394 | 51.1 | +29% |
| Lynher | 121 | 27.9 | -30% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 257 | 35.8 | -10% |
| Torpoint | 399 | 66.4 | +67% |
| Launceston South | 655 | 90.5 | +128% |
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 Calstock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edgecombe Way | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Fore Street | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Cox Park Terrace | 10 |
| On or near Russell Close | 9 |
| On or near Woodland Close | 8 |
| On or near Buzzard Rise | 7 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 7 |
| On or near Oll An Gwella | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calstock 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 | 127 | 46.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 15 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
Calstock has an estimated population of 6,928. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calstock sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Calstock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Calstock a safe place to live?
Calstock recorded 39.7 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 Calstock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (28).
Is crime in Calstock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calstock was up 17% on the year before: 275 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 236 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Calstock?
Calstock 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 Calstock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.