Crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos: statistics, rates and trends
258 crimes were recorded in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos at a glance
- Crime trends in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- Types of crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- What happened after crimes were reported in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- Population and deprivation in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- Questions about crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- About this data
258 crimes were recorded in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 151 reports (59% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos has the 2,705th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 258 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,481 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos was highest in the year to July 2019 (295 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (206). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 258 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 248 | 55.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 269 | 60.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 206 | 46.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 290 | 64.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 286 | 63.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 295 | 65.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 242 | 54.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 33.7 | 0.98 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -41% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +62% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.92 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 58.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looe East & Deviock | 507 | 64.8 | +12% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 357 | 47.5 | -17% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +127% |
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 327 | 56.8 | -1% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 406 | 58.6 | +2% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 262 | 40.6 | -29% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | +22% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 333 | 44.1 | -23% |
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 West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Polperro Road | 31 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 18 |
| On or near Tregarrick | 13 |
| On or near Greville Walk | 10 |
| On or near Bonson Close | 9 |
| On or near Landaviddy Lane | 9 |
| On or near Luffman Close | 8 |
| On or near Woodlands View | 7 |
| On or near A387 | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos 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 | 135 | 52.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 10.1% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos has an estimated population of 4,481. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos a safe place to live?
Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 57.6 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 West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (30).
Is crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos going up or down?
Recorded crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos was up 4% on the year before: 258 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 248 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos?
Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos 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 West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.