Crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath: statistics, rates and trends
399 crimes were recorded in Lostwithiel & Lanreath in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Lostwithiel & Lanreath
- Questions about crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), criminal damage and arson (40) and anti-social behaviour (35) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,713th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lostwithiel & Lanreath | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 399 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,926 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath of any year here (399 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 53%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 399 | 57.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 322 | 46.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 287 | 41.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 249 | 36.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 302 | 43.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 302 | 43.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 290 | 41.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 260 | 37.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and other theft (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 164 to 223 and other theft rose from 22 to 29, while anti-social behaviour fell from 44 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Lostwithiel & Lanreath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lostwithiel & Lanreath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey, Tywardreath & Par | 335 | 58.2 | +1% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | +20% |
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | +15% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 438 | 69.0 | +20% |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 831 | 107.0 | +86% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | +149% |
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | 955 | 124.2 | +116% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Lostwithiel & Lanreath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Lanxon Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Grenville Road | 15 |
| On or near The Quay | 14 |
| On or near Greenbank | 12 |
| On or near Parade Square | 11 |
| On or near Fortescue Place | 10 |
| On or near Lerryn View | 10 |
| On or near Shute Hill | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
Of the 364 crimes in Lostwithiel & Lanreath with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 48.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 19.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Lostwithiel & Lanreath has an estimated population of 6,926 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lostwithiel & Lanreath average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lostwithiel & Lanreath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lostwithiel & Lanreath a safe place to live?
Lostwithiel & Lanreath recorded 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,713th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lostwithiel & Lanreath was up 24% on the year before: 399 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 322 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lostwithiel & Lanreath?
About 6,926 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lostwithiel & Lanreath?
Lostwithiel & Lanreath 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.