Crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence: statistics, rates and trends
488 crimes were recorded in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence at a glance
- Crime trends in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
- Types of crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
- Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
- Demographics of Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
- Questions about crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (277), criminal damage and arson (53) and other theft (42) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,276th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 488 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,083 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence of any year here (488 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 488 | 68.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 444 | 62.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 402 | 56.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 473 | 66.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 446 | 63.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 427 | 60.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 421 | 59.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 386 | 54.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and public order (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 53 and violence and sexual offences rose from 223 to 277, while public order fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 39.1 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence; the highest is Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard (124.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Wadebridge East & St Minver (42.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | 955 | 124.2 | +80% |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 831 | 107.0 | +55% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 623 | 74.7 | +8% |
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | 220 | 42.8 | -38% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | 0% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 399 | 57.6 | -16% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | -4% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Westheath Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Juniper Close | 26 |
| On or near Maple Close | 23 |
| On or near St Lawrence Road | 22 |
| On or near Tradewinds Close | 19 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 18 |
| On or near St Benets Close | 17 |
Of the 450 crimes in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 49.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 18.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 18.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a drugs possession warning | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence has an estimated population of 7,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence a safe place to live?
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,276th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (53).
Is crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence was up 10% on the year before: 488 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence?
About 7,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence?
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence 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.