Crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin: statistics, rates and trends
385 crimes were recorded in Launceston North & North Petherwin in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Launceston North & North Petherwin
- Questions about crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (198), criminal damage and arson (45) and other theft (42) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,403rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Launceston North & North Petherwin | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 385 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.8 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,852 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin of any year here (385 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 385 | 65.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 346 | 59.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 298 | 50.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 228 | 39.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 310 | 53.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 292 | 49.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 280 | 47.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 346 | 59.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (60% below) and public order (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 45 and other theft rose from 29 to 42, while anti-social behaviour fell from 54 to 36 and public order fell from 26 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 33.8 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +73% |
| Other theft | 42 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Launceston North & North Petherwin; the highest is Launceston South (91.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lynher (28.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Launceston North & North Petherwin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston South | 662 | 91.5 | +39% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | -48% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -56% |
| Poundstock | 172 | 33.1 | -50% |
| Camelford & Boscastle | 382 | 47.4 | -28% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | -11% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | -42% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Launceston North & North Petherwin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Town Mills Close” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Town Mills Close | 29 |
| On or near Prince Philip Road | 25 |
| On or near Church View | 20 |
| On or near Prince Charles Close | 17 |
| On or near Cleaverfield Mews | 16 |
| On or near Newport Square | 16 |
| On or near Queen Elizabeth Road | 16 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 16 |
| On or near West Bridge Road | 16 |
| On or near Lower Cleaverfield | 15 |
Of the 349 crimes in Launceston North & North Petherwin with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 52.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Launceston North & North Petherwin has an estimated population of 5,852 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Launceston North & North Petherwin average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Launceston North & North Petherwin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Launceston North & North Petherwin a safe place to live?
Launceston North & North Petherwin recorded 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,403rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Launceston North & North Petherwin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to August 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 11% on the year before: 385 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 346 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Launceston North & North Petherwin?
About 5,852 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Launceston North & North Petherwin?
Launceston North & North Petherwin 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.