Crime in Launceston South: statistics, rates and trends
662 crimes were recorded in Launceston South in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Launceston South at a glance
- Crime trends in Launceston South
- Types of crime in Launceston South
- Launceston South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Launceston South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Launceston South
- Demographics of Launceston South
- Questions about crime in Launceston South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (299), anti-social behaviour (91) and criminal damage and arson (63) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,452nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Launceston South | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 662 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.5 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,238 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Launceston South of any year here (662 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 662 | 91.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 623 | 86.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 615 | 85.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 526 | 72.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 485 | 67.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 489 | 67.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 559 | 77.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 615 | 85.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
Compared with England and Wales, Launceston South recorded notably more other crime (70% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (29% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (36% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 44 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 41.3 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Public order | 51 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 47 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 5.4 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Launceston South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Launceston South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston North & North Petherwin | 385 | 65.8 | -28% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | -62% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -68% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | -36% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | -58% |
| Poundstock | 172 | 33.1 | -64% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | -55% |
| Camelford & Boscastle | 382 | 47.4 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Launceston South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 102 |
| On or near Hurdon Way | 34 |
| On or near Broad Street | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Trecarrell Close | 24 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 21 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Hendra Park | 18 |
| On or near Race Hill | 18 |
Of the 571 crimes in Launceston South with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Launceston South has an estimated population of 7,238 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Launceston South average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Launceston South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Launceston South a safe place to live?
Launceston South recorded 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,452nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Launceston South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Launceston South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Launceston South was up 6% on the year before: 662 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 623 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Launceston South?
About 7,238 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Launceston South?
Launceston South 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.