Crime in Lynher: statistics, rates and trends

121 crimes were recorded in Lynher in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.9 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 73 reports (60% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lynher has the 3,811th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lynher was highest in the year to July 2021 (159 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (100). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lynher 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 (+59%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lynher

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lynher recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 60.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lynher

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lynher recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lynher

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lynher recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lynher

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lynher recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lynher

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lynher recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lynher

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lynher recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lynher

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lynher recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lynher

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lynher recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lynher

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lynher 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lynher

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lynher recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lynher, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lynher.

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 Lynher over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lynher 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.

Lynher has an estimated population of 4,331. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lynher sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Lynher. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.