Crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos: statistics, rates and trends
273 crimes were recorded in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- Questions about crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), criminal damage and arson (28) and anti-social behaviour (25) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,580th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 273 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,481 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos peaked in the year to August 2019 (317 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (188). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 273 | 60.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 242 | 54.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 281 | 62.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 188 | 42.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 292 | 65.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 278 | 62.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 317 | 70.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 230 | 51.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 118 to 164, while anti-social behaviour fell from 37 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 40 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 36.6 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos; 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 West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | +7% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 352 | 46.9 | -23% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +118% |
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 335 | 58.2 | -4% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 399 | 57.6 | -5% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | -33% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | +13% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 346 | 45.8 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Polperro Road | 33 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 16 |
| On or near Tregarrick | 15 |
| On or near Bonson Close | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Greville Walk | 11 |
| On or near Woodlands View | 11 |
| On or near A387 | 8 |
| On or near Luffman Close | 8 |
Of the 248 crimes in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos with a recorded outcome, 19% 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 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 54.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 17.3% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos has an estimated population of 4,481 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (39%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos a safe place to live?
Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos recorded 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,580th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (28).
Is crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos going up or down?
Recorded crime in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos was up 13% on the year before: 273 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 242 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos?
About 4,481 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 39% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos?
Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos 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.