Crime in Looe East & Deviock: statistics, rates and trends
509 crimes were recorded in Looe East & Deviock in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.0 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 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
- Demographics of Looe East & Deviock
- Questions about crime in Looe East & Deviock
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (234), criminal damage and arson (81) and anti-social behaviour (48) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,432nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Looe East & Deviock | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 509 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,828 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Looe East & Deviock of any year here (509 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 509 | 65.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 457 | 58.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 464 | 59.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 445 | 56.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 423 | 54.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 407 | 52.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 392 | 50.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 447 | 57.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Looe East & Deviock recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (53% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (60% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 28 to 46 and violence and sexual offences rose from 165 to 234, while anti-social behaviour fell from 112 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 29.9 | 34.2 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 6.1 | 15.4 | -57% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +64% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Looe East & Deviock; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest St Cleer & Menheniot (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Looe East & Deviock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | 273 | 60.9 | -6% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 352 | 46.9 | -28% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +104% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | -37% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 346 | 45.8 | -29% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | -5% |
| Saltash Essa | 405 | 52.5 | -19% |
| Saltash Tamar | 438 | 74.7 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Looe East & Deviock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Barbican Road | 41 |
| On or near Harding Meadow | 25 |
| On or near East Cliff | 20 |
| On or near Fore Street | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Causeland | 14 |
| On or near Church Street | 14 |
| On or near North Road | 14 |
| On or near Lowenna Gardens | 12 |
Of the 461 crimes in Looe East & Deviock with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Looe East & Deviock has an estimated population of 7,828 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Looe East & Deviock average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Looe East & Deviock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Looe East & Deviock a safe place to live?
Looe East & Deviock recorded 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,432nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Looe East & Deviock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (81).
Is crime in Looe East & Deviock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Looe East & Deviock was up 11% on the year before: 509 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 457 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Looe East & Deviock?
About 7,828 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Looe East & Deviock?
Looe East & Deviock 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.