Crime in Lynher: statistics, rates and trends
125 crimes were recorded in Lynher in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (81), other theft (14) and criminal damage and arson (12) made up 86% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,796th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Lynher | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 125 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,331 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lynher peaked in the year to August 2021 (163 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (105). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 125 | 28.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 105 | 24.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 115 | 26.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 141 | 32.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 163 | 37.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 112 | 25.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 114 | 26.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 158 | 36.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (45% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 47 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 18.7 | 34.2 | +72% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 1 | 0.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Lynher.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lynher |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | +41% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +359% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | +102% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | +19% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 352 | 46.9 | +62% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | +32% |
| Launceston South | 662 | 91.5 | +217% |
| Launceston North & North Petherwin | 385 | 65.8 | +128% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Lynher over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Belmont Park | 12 |
| On or near East Park | 9 |
| On or near Fore Street | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Tenacres Lane | 9 |
| On or near Marke Valley View | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Woodland Rise | 7 |
| On or near Ford Close | 5 |
Of the 117 crimes in Lynher with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 51.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 20 | 17.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
Lynher has an estimated population of 4,331 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lynher average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lynher | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lynher a safe place to live?
Lynher recorded 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,796th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lynher?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (14).
Is crime in Lynher going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lynher was up 19% on the year before: 125 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 105 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lynher?
About 4,331 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lynher?
Lynher 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.