Crime in Falmouth Arwenack: statistics, rates and trends
652 crimes were recorded in Falmouth Arwenack in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Falmouth Arwenack
- Questions about crime in Falmouth Arwenack
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (196), shoplifting (179) and anti-social behaviour (89) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 815th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Falmouth Arwenack | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 652 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.7 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,404 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Falmouth Arwenack peaked in the year to August 2022 (674 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (494). 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 | 652 | 120.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 662 | 122.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 509 | 94.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 674 | 124.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 494 | 91.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 507 | 93.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 599 | 110.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 666 | 123.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Falmouth Arwenack recorded notably more shoplifting (3.9 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (76% above the national rate) and other theft (35% above the national rate), and notably less public order (25% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 155 to 196 and criminal damage and arson rose from 52 to 64, while anti-social behaviour fell from 170 to 89 and other theft fell from 56 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 36.3 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 179 | 33.1 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 16.5 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 11.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 47 | 8.7 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Falmouth Arwenack has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falmouth Arwenack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Penwerris | 777 | 96.7 | -20% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 258 | 38.6 | -68% |
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 410 | 65.9 | -45% |
| Penryn | 736 | 84.5 | -30% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 205 | 26.6 | -78% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 146 | 23.1 | -81% |
| Feock & Kea | 175 | 31.0 | -74% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 287 | 44.5 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Falmouth Arwenack over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (133).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 133 |
| On or near Gyllyngvase Hill | 67 |
| On or near Nightclub | 60 |
| On or near Market Street | 34 |
| On or near New Street | 34 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near Quay Street | 23 |
| On or near Pendennis Road | 15 |
| On or near Castle Close | 14 |
| On or near Queen Mary Road | 14 |
Of the 563 crimes in Falmouth Arwenack with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 215 | 38.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Falmouth Arwenack has an estimated population of 5,404 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (29.2%, against 7.9%), less social housing (4.5%, against 17.1%) and more private renting (34%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Falmouth Arwenack average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Falmouth Arwenack | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 29.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Falmouth Arwenack a safe place to live?
Falmouth Arwenack recorded 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 815th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Falmouth Arwenack?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (179).
Is crime in Falmouth Arwenack going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falmouth Arwenack was down 2% on the year before: 652 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 662 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Falmouth Arwenack?
About 5,404 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Falmouth Arwenack?
Falmouth Arwenack 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.