Crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence: statistics, rates and trends
473 crimes were recorded in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
- Questions about crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
- About this data
473 crimes were recorded in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 270 reports (57% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence has the 2,363rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 473 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.8 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,083 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence was highest in the year to July 2022 (482 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (379). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 473 | 66.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 463 | 65.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 380 | 53.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 482 | 68.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 440 | 62.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 446 | 63.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 411 | 58.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 379 | 53.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence 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 criminal damage and arson (+26%) and violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and public order (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 38.1 | 1.11 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +26% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.4 | 0.84 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -26% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -32% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +333% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.7 | 0.20 | -40% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -18% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.20 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -40% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 57.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 333% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | 966 | 125.7 | +88% |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 837 | 107.7 | +61% |
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 632 | 75.8 | +13% |
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | 219 | 42.6 | -36% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | +9% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 406 | 58.6 | -12% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | +3% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | +6% |
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 Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 79 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Westheath Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Juniper Close | 27 |
| On or near Maple Close | 22 |
| On or near St Lawrence Road | 20 |
| On or near St Benets Close | 19 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 18 |
| On or near Tradewinds Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 46.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 16.3% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a drugs possession warning | 1 | 0.2% |
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence has an estimated population of 7,083. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence a safe place to live?
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence recorded 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to July 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 2% on the year before: 473 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 463 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence?
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence 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 Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.