Crime in Camelford & Boscastle: statistics, rates and trends
382 crimes were recorded in Camelford & Boscastle in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Camelford & Boscastle at a glance
- Crime trends in Camelford & Boscastle
- Types of crime in Camelford & Boscastle
- Camelford & Boscastle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Camelford & Boscastle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Camelford & Boscastle
- Demographics of Camelford & Boscastle
- Questions about crime in Camelford & Boscastle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (209), other theft (38) and criminal damage and arson (35) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,131st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Camelford & Boscastle | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 382 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.4 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,067 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Camelford & Boscastle peaked in the year to August 2021 (474 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (339). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 382 | 47.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 393 | 48.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 339 | 42.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 413 | 51.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 474 | 58.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 408 | 50.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 453 | 56.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 390 | 48.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and public order (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 179 to 209, while anti-social behaviour fell from 50 to 28 and public order fell from 37 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Camelford & Boscastle; the highest is Launceston South (91.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Poundstock (33.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Camelford & Boscastle |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teath & Tintagel | 173 | 36.6 | -23% |
| Poundstock | 172 | 33.1 | -30% |
| Launceston North & North Petherwin | 385 | 65.8 | +39% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | -28% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 623 | 74.7 | +58% |
| Launceston South | 662 | 91.5 | +93% |
| Bude | 475 | 89.8 | +90% |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | 488 | 68.9 | +45% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Camelford & Boscastle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Fore Street | 18 |
| On or near Manor Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Roughtor Road | 13 |
| On or near Hendra Garth | 12 |
| On or near Market Place | 12 |
| On or near Treclago View | 12 |
| On or near Trelawney Close | 12 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 11 |
| On or near Davidstow Airfield | 11 |
Of the 354 crimes in Camelford & Boscastle with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 49.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 18.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 18.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Camelford & Boscastle has an estimated population of 8,067 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Camelford & Boscastle average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Camelford & Boscastle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Camelford & Boscastle a safe place to live?
Camelford & Boscastle recorded 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,131st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Camelford & Boscastle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (38).
Is crime in Camelford & Boscastle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Camelford & Boscastle was down 3% on the year before: 382 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 393 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Camelford & Boscastle?
About 8,067 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Camelford & Boscastle?
Camelford & Boscastle 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.