Crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap: statistics, rates and trends
297 crimes were recorded in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
- Questions about crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
- About this data
297 crimes were recorded in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 159 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap has the 3,194th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 297 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.1 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,445 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap was highest in the year to July 2025 (304 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (223). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 297 | 46.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 304 | 47.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 227 | 35.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 223 | 34.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 267 | 41.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 287 | 44.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 237 | 36.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 255 | 39.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap 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 (+31%) and criminal damage and arson (+15%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-81%) and anti-social behaviour (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 24.7 | 0.72 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 4.7 | 0.30 | -51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +15% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -19% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -21% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -81% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.38 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 53.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 81% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 331 | 45.7 | -1% |
| Redruth South | 468 | 73.8 | +60% |
| Redruth North | 722 | 119.2 | +159% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 144 | 22.8 | -51% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 535 | 71.2 | +54% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 996 | 116.9 | +154% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 255 | 53.3 | +16% |
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | +82% |
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 Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Lanner Square | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Strawberry Fields | 15 |
| On or near Clijah Lane | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near United Road | 10 |
| On or near Poldice Lane | 10 |
| On or near Coppice Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Collins Parc | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap 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 | 135 | 45.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 15.8% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap has an estimated population of 6,445. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap a safe place to live?
Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap recorded 46.1 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 Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap was down 2% on the year before: 297 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 304 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap?
Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap 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 Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.