Crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath: statistics, rates and trends
406 crimes were recorded in Lostwithiel & Lanreath in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath at a glance
- Crime trends in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
- Types of crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
- Lostwithiel & Lanreath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
- Population and deprivation in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
- Questions about crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
- About this data
406 crimes were recorded in Lostwithiel & Lanreath in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 226 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lostwithiel & Lanreath has the 2,655th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lostwithiel & Lanreath | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 406 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,926 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath was highest in the year to July 2026 (406 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (253). Over the whole period it rose 58%, 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 | 406 | 58.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 335 | 48.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 269 | 38.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 253 | 36.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 291 | 42.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 301 | 43.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 295 | 42.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 257 | 37.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lostwithiel & Lanreath 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 (+37%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 32.6 | 0.95 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 6.1 | 0.89 | +2% |
| Public order | 36 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +100% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -29% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +7% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.6 | 0.45 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 55.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 35 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 29% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lostwithiel & Lanreath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lostwithiel & Lanreath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lostwithiel & Lanreath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 327 | 56.8 | -3% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | +20% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | +17% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 447 | 70.4 | +20% |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 837 | 107.7 | +84% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 671 | 142.5 | +143% |
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | 966 | 125.7 | +114% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | +25% |
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 Lostwithiel & Lanreath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Lanxon Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Grenville Road | 17 |
| On or near Greenbank | 13 |
| On or near The Quay | 12 |
| On or near Fortescue Place | 11 |
| On or near Lerryn View | 10 |
| On or near Parade Square | 10 |
| On or near School Lane | 10 |
| On or near Shute Hill | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lostwithiel & Lanreath 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 | 171 | 42.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 17.5% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% |
Lostwithiel & Lanreath has an estimated population of 6,926. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lostwithiel & Lanreath sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lostwithiel & Lanreath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Lostwithiel & Lanreath a safe place to live?
Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 58.6 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 Lostwithiel & Lanreath?
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 (42).
Is crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath was up 21% on the year before: 406 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 335 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lostwithiel & Lanreath?
Lostwithiel & Lanreath 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 Lostwithiel & Lanreath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.