Crime in Looe East & Deviock: statistics, rates and trends
507 crimes were recorded in Looe East & Deviock in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Looe East & Deviock at a glance
- Crime trends in Looe East & Deviock
- Types of crime in Looe East & Deviock
- Looe East & Deviock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Looe East & Deviock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Looe East & Deviock
- Population and deprivation in Looe East & Deviock
- Questions about crime in Looe East & Deviock
- About this data
507 crimes were recorded in Looe East & Deviock in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 226 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Looe East & Deviock has the 2,436th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Looe East & Deviock | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 507 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.8 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,828 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Looe East & Deviock was highest in the year to July 2026 (507 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (376). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 507 | 64.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 474 | 60.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 432 | 55.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 425 | 54.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 458 | 58.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 376 | 48.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 404 | 51.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 441 | 56.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Looe East & Deviock 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+52%) and violence and sexual offences (+33%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 28.9 | 0.84 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 10.1 | 1.49 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -57% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +24% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.0 | 0.25 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +225% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +22% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.66 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Looe East & Deviock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Looe East & Deviock recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Looe East & Deviock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Looe East & Deviock recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Looe East & Deviock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Looe East & Deviock recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Looe East & Deviock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Looe East & Deviock recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Looe East & Deviock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Looe East & Deviock recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Looe East & Deviock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Looe East & Deviock recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Looe East & Deviock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Looe East & Deviock recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Looe East & Deviock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Looe East & Deviock recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Looe East & Deviock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Looe East & Deviock recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Looe East & Deviock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Looe East & Deviock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Looe East & Deviock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Looe East & Deviock recorded 5 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Looe East & Deviock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Looe East & Deviock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Looe East & Deviock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | 258 | 57.6 | -11% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 357 | 47.5 | -27% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +102% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 262 | 40.6 | -37% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 333 | 44.1 | -32% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 351 | 64.6 | -0% |
| Saltash Essa | 394 | 51.1 | -21% |
| Saltash Tamar | 439 | 74.9 | +16% |
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 Looe East & Deviock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Barbican Road | 42 |
| On or near Harding Meadow | 26 |
| On or near East Cliff | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Fore Street | 17 |
| On or near Causeland | 15 |
| On or near North Road | 14 |
| On or near Church Street | 13 |
| On or near Castle Street | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Looe East & Deviock 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 | 217 | 42.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 26.8% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Looe East & Deviock has an estimated population of 7,828. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Looe East & Deviock sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Looe East & Deviock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Looe East & Deviock a safe place to live?
Looe East & Deviock recorded 64.8 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 Looe East & Deviock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (79).
Is crime in Looe East & Deviock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Looe East & Deviock was up 7% on the year before: 507 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 474 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Looe East & Deviock?
Looe East & Deviock 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 Looe East & Deviock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.