Crime in Launceston South: statistics, rates and trends

655 crimes were recorded in Launceston South in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 310 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Launceston South has the 1,483rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Launceston South was highest in the year to July 2026 (655 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (489). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Launceston South 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, other crime.

The largest increases were in other theft (+20%) and criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-17%) and shoplifting (-10%).

Violence and sexual offences in Launceston South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Launceston South recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 47.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Launceston South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Launceston South recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Launceston South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Launceston South recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Launceston South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Launceston South recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Launceston South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Launceston South recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Launceston South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Launceston South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Launceston South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Launceston South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Launceston South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Launceston South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Launceston South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Launceston South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Launceston South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Launceston South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Launceston South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Launceston South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Launceston South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Launceston South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Launceston South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Launceston South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Launceston South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Launceston South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Launceston South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Launceston South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Launceston South 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.

Launceston South has an estimated population of 7,238. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Launceston South sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.