Crime in Falmouth Boslowick: statistics, rates and trends
258 crimes were recorded in Falmouth Boslowick in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Falmouth Boslowick at a glance
- Crime trends in Falmouth Boslowick
- Types of crime in Falmouth Boslowick
- Falmouth Boslowick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Falmouth Boslowick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Falmouth Boslowick
- Demographics of Falmouth Boslowick
- Questions about crime in Falmouth Boslowick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (106), anti-social behaviour (35) and shoplifting (26) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,488th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Falmouth Boslowick | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 258 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,682 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Falmouth Boslowick peaked in the year to August 2025 (259 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (177). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 258 | 38.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 259 | 38.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 249 | 37.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 210 | 31.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 237 | 35.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 177 | 26.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 223 | 33.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 242 | 36.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and shoplifting (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 64 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 | 15.9 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.2 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.9 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Falmouth Boslowick; the highest is Falmouth Arwenack (120.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falmouth Boslowick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 410 | 65.9 | +71% |
| Falmouth Penwerris | 777 | 96.7 | +151% |
| Falmouth Arwenack | 652 | 120.7 | +212% |
| Penryn | 736 | 84.5 | +119% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 205 | 26.6 | -31% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 146 | 23.1 | -40% |
| Feock & Kea | 175 | 31.0 | -20% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 287 | 44.5 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Falmouth Boslowick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Davey'S Close | 12 |
| On or near Prislow Fields | 12 |
| On or near Ferndale Road | 10 |
| On or near Consec Chi An Dowr | 9 |
| On or near Turnaware Road | 8 |
| On or near Longfield | 7 |
| On or near Nazaire Close | 7 |
| On or near Pit Meadow | 7 |
Of the 223 crimes in Falmouth Boslowick with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 22.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
Falmouth Boslowick has an estimated population of 6,682 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Falmouth Boslowick average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Falmouth Boslowick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Falmouth Boslowick a safe place to live?
Falmouth Boslowick recorded 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,488th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Falmouth Boslowick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 106 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Falmouth Boslowick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falmouth Boslowick was almost unchanged on the year before: 258 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 259 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Falmouth Boslowick?
About 6,682 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Falmouth Boslowick?
Falmouth Boslowick 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.