Crime in Falmouth Boslowick: statistics, rates and trends

269 crimes were recorded in Falmouth Boslowick in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 110 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Falmouth Boslowick has the 3,436th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Falmouth Boslowick was highest in the year to July 2026 (269 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (182). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Falmouth Boslowick 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 (+12%) and shoplifting (+12%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Falmouth Boslowick

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Falmouth Boslowick

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Falmouth Boslowick

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Falmouth Boslowick

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Falmouth Boslowick

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Falmouth Boslowick

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Falmouth Boslowick

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1600% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Falmouth Boslowick

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 7 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 up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Falmouth Boslowick

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Falmouth Boslowick

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Falmouth Boslowick

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Falmouth Boslowick

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Falmouth Boslowick 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Falmouth Boslowick

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Falmouth Boslowick recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Falmouth Boslowick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Falmouth Boslowick.

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 Boslowick over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Falmouth Boslowick 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.

Falmouth Boslowick has an estimated population of 6,682. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Falmouth Boslowick sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Boslowick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.