Crime in Calstock: statistics, rates and trends
264 crimes were recorded in Calstock in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (162), criminal damage and arson (24) and other theft (21) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,510th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Calstock | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 264 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,928 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Calstock of any year here (264 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 264 | 38.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 241 | 34.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 223 | 32.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 206 | 29.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 168 | 24.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 223 | 32.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 217 | 31.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 192 | 27.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (53% below) and criminal damage and arson (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 112 to 162, while other theft fell from 35 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 23.4 | 34.2 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -40% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Calstock; the highest is Launceston South (91.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lynher (28.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | +53% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | +62% |
| Saltash Tamar | 438 | 74.7 | +96% |
| Saltash Essa | 405 | 52.5 | +38% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -24% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | -10% |
| Torpoint | 418 | 69.6 | +83% |
| Launceston South | 662 | 91.5 | +140% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Calstock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Edgecombe Way” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edgecombe Way | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Fore Street | 10 |
| On or near Cox Park Terrace | 9 |
| 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 |
Of the 250 crimes in Calstock with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 52.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
Calstock has an estimated population of 6,928 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calstock average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Calstock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calstock a safe place to live?
Calstock recorded 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,510th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Calstock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (24).
Is crime in Calstock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calstock was up 10% on the year before: 264 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 241 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calstock?
About 6,928 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calstock?
Calstock 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.