Crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor: statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
- Types of crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
- Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
- Population and deprivation in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
- Questions about crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
- About this data
448 crimes were recorded in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 215 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor has the 2,468th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 448 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.8 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,025 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor was highest in the year to July 2025 (472 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (300). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 448 | 63.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 472 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 300 | 42.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 406 | 57.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 409 | 58.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 415 | 59.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 379 | 54.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 437 | 62.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor 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 (+14%) and other theft (+10%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 30.6 | 0.89 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -30% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.6 | 0.71 | +10% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.7 | 0.33 | -5% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.6 | 1.21 | +20% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -8% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.1 | 0.67 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 43 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 down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor 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.
Robbery in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penzance East | 1,469 | 183.9 | +188% |
| Penzance Promenade | 455 | 91.9 | +44% |
| Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan | 232 | 53.2 | -17% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -29% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 293 | 38.7 | -39% |
| Land's End | 385 | 44.6 | -30% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 582 | 111.7 | +75% |
| Hayle West | 579 | 81.3 | +28% |
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 Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Rosehill Meadow | 17 |
| On or near Roscadghill Parc | 14 |
| On or near Castle View | 13 |
| On or near Mythyon Court | 13 |
| On or near Church View Close | 11 |
| On or near Rosehill Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Roscadghill Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor 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 | 218 | 48.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 20.5% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 9.8% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor has an estimated population of 7,025. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor a safe place to live?
Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor recorded 63.8 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 Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor was down 5% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 472 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor?
Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor 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 Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.