Crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin: statistics, rates and trends
403 crimes were recorded in Launceston North & North Petherwin in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin at a glance
- Crime trends in Launceston North & North Petherwin
- Types of crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin
- Launceston North & North Petherwin compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin
- What happened after crimes were reported in Launceston North & North Petherwin
- Population and deprivation in Launceston North & North Petherwin
- Questions about crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin
- About this data
403 crimes were recorded in Launceston North & North Petherwin in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 213 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Launceston North & North Petherwin has the 2,264th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Launceston North & North Petherwin | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 403 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.9 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,852 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin was highest in the year to July 2026 (403 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (231). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 403 | 68.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 331 | 56.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 300 | 51.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 231 | 39.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 305 | 52.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 302 | 51.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 280 | 47.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 353 | 60.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Launceston North & North Petherwin 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 (+96%) and other theft (+69%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%) and public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 213 | 36.4 | 1.06 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.7 | 1.13 | +96% |
| Other theft | 44 | 7.5 | 1.18 | +69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -38% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +250% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +83% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -80% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.10 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 52.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 96% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.
Theft from the person in Launceston North & North Petherwin
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 Launceston North & North Petherwin, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Launceston North & North Petherwin.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Launceston North & North Petherwin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston South | 655 | 90.5 | +31% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 257 | 35.8 | -48% |
| Lynher | 121 | 27.9 | -59% |
| Poundstock | 168 | 32.3 | -53% |
| Camelford & Boscastle | 371 | 46.0 | -33% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | -15% |
| Calstock | 275 | 39.7 | -42% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 262 | 40.6 | -41% |
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 Launceston North & North Petherwin over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Town Mills Close | 34 |
| On or near Prince Philip Road | 30 |
| On or near Prince Charles Close | 22 |
| On or near Church View | 20 |
| On or near Newport Square | 17 |
| On or near West Bridge Road | 17 |
| On or near Queen Elizabeth Road | 17 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 16 |
| On or near Cleaverfield Mews | 16 |
| On or near St Leonard'S Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Launceston North & North Petherwin 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 | 190 | 47.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Launceston North & North Petherwin has an estimated population of 5,852. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Launceston North & North Petherwin sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Launceston North & North Petherwin |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Launceston North & North Petherwin a safe place to live?
Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 68.9 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 Launceston North & North Petherwin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (45).
Is crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin was up 22% on the year before: 403 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 331 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Launceston North & North Petherwin?
Launceston North & North Petherwin 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 Launceston North & North Petherwin. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.