Crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap at a glance
- Crime trends in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
- Types of crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
- Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
- Demographics of Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
- Questions about crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (157), criminal damage and arson (28) and anti-social behaviour (26) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,271st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 287 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,445 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap peaked in the year to August 2025 (324 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (227). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 287 | 44.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 324 | 50.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 232 | 36.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 227 | 35.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 260 | 40.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 286 | 44.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 244 | 37.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 243 | 37.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and other theft (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 133 to 157, while anti-social behaviour fell from 61 to 26 and other theft fell from 43 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 24.4 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -57% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -42% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap; the highest is Redruth North (121.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 329 | 45.4 | +2% |
| Redruth South | 476 | 75.1 | +69% |
| Redruth North | 737 | 121.6 | +173% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 146 | 23.1 | -48% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | +61% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 1,006 | 118.0 | +165% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 253 | 52.9 | +19% |
| Penryn | 736 | 84.5 | +90% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Lanner Square | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near United Road | 12 |
| On or near Strawberry Fields | 11 |
| On or near Clijah Lane | 10 |
| On or near Poldice Lane | 10 |
| On or near Collins Parc | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Trolvus Vean | 9 |
Of the 261 crimes in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 48.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 19.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 18.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap has an estimated population of 6,445 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap a safe place to live?
Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,271st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (28).
Is crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap was down 11% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 324 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap?
About 6,445 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap?
Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap 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.