Crime in Camelford & Boscastle: statistics, rates and trends
371 crimes were recorded in Camelford & Boscastle in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Camelford & Boscastle
- Questions about crime in Camelford & Boscastle
- About this data
371 crimes were recorded in Camelford & Boscastle in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 210 reports (57% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Camelford & Boscastle has the 3,201st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Camelford & Boscastle | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 371 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.0 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,067 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Camelford & Boscastle was highest in the year to July 2021 (476 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (328). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 371 | 46.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 391 | 48.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 328 | 40.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 412 | 51.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 476 | 59.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 393 | 48.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 460 | 57.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 387 | 48.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Camelford & Boscastle 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 (+18%).
The largest falls were in public order (-35%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 26.0 | 0.76 | +18% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -26% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -35% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -25% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -10% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -58% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.9 | 0.10 | +250% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.15 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Camelford & Boscastle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 56.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Camelford & Boscastle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Camelford & Boscastle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Camelford & Boscastle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Camelford & Boscastle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Camelford & Boscastle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Camelford & Boscastle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Camelford & Boscastle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Camelford & Boscastle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Camelford & Boscastle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Camelford & Boscastle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Camelford & Boscastle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Camelford & Boscastle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Camelford & Boscastle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Camelford & Boscastle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Camelford & Boscastle |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teath & Tintagel | 178 | 37.6 | -18% |
| Poundstock | 168 | 32.3 | -30% |
| Launceston North & North Petherwin | 403 | 68.9 | +50% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 257 | 35.8 | -22% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 632 | 75.8 | +65% |
| Launceston South | 655 | 90.5 | +97% |
| Bude | 490 | 92.6 | +101% |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | 473 | 66.8 | +45% |
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 Camelford & Boscastle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Fore Street | 17 |
| On or near Manor Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Market Place | 13 |
| On or near Roughtor Road | 13 |
| On or near Trelawney Close | 13 |
| On or near Tor View | 12 |
| On or near Treclago View | 12 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 11 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Camelford & Boscastle 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 | 175 | 47.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 13.7% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 6.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Camelford & Boscastle has an estimated population of 8,067. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Camelford & Boscastle sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Camelford & Boscastle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Camelford & Boscastle a safe place to live?
Camelford & Boscastle recorded 46.0 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 Camelford & Boscastle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (34).
Is crime in Camelford & Boscastle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Camelford & Boscastle was down 5% on the year before: 371 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 391 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Camelford & Boscastle?
Camelford & Boscastle 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 Camelford & Boscastle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.