Crime in Falmouth Arwenack: statistics, rates and trends
679 crimes were recorded in Falmouth Arwenack in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Falmouth Arwenack at a glance
- Crime trends in Falmouth Arwenack
- Types of crime in Falmouth Arwenack
- Falmouth Arwenack compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Falmouth Arwenack
- What happened after crimes were reported in Falmouth Arwenack
- Population and deprivation in Falmouth Arwenack
- Questions about crime in Falmouth Arwenack
- About this data
679 crimes were recorded in Falmouth Arwenack in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 194 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Falmouth Arwenack has the 749th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Falmouth Arwenack | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 679 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,404 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Falmouth Arwenack was highest in the year to July 2026 (679 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (473). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 679 | 125.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 635 | 117.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 505 | 93.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 674 | 124.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 473 | 87.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 520 | 96.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 604 | 111.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 653 | 120.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Falmouth Arwenack 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+33%) and shoplifting (+27%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and other theft (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 35.9 | 1.05 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 193 | 35.7 | 4.31 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 18.1 | 1.18 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 11.8 | 1.75 | +16% |
| Other theft | 47 | 8.7 | 1.36 | -13% |
| Public order | 31 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +280% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +150% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.1 | 0.66 | +200% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.27 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Falmouth Arwenack
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Falmouth Arwenack
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Falmouth Arwenack
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Falmouth Arwenack
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Falmouth Arwenack
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Falmouth Arwenack
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Falmouth Arwenack
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Falmouth Arwenack
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Falmouth Arwenack
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Falmouth Arwenack
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Falmouth Arwenack
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Falmouth Arwenack
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Falmouth Arwenack
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Falmouth Arwenack recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Falmouth Arwenack, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Falmouth Arwenack.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falmouth Arwenack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Penwerris | 794 | 98.8 | -21% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 269 | 40.3 | -68% |
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 398 | 64.0 | -49% |
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | -33% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 197 | 25.6 | -80% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 144 | 22.8 | -82% |
| Feock & Kea | 189 | 33.4 | -73% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 297 | 46.1 | -63% |
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 Falmouth Arwenack over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 153 |
| On or near Gyllyngvase Hill | 69 |
| On or near Nightclub | 61 |
| On or near New Street | 37 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 31 |
| On or near Market Street | 30 |
| On or near Quay Street | 21 |
| On or near Queen Mary Road | 19 |
| On or near Sea View Road | 17 |
| On or near Castle Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Falmouth Arwenack 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 223 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 194 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Falmouth Arwenack has an estimated population of 5,404. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Falmouth Arwenack sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Falmouth Arwenack |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 33.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Falmouth Arwenack a safe place to live?
Falmouth Arwenack recorded 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Falmouth Arwenack?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (193).
Is crime in Falmouth Arwenack going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falmouth Arwenack was up 7% on the year before: 679 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 635 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Falmouth Arwenack?
Falmouth Arwenack 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 Falmouth Arwenack. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.