Crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa: statistics, rates and trends
580 crimes were recorded in Penwithick & Boscoppa in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa at a glance
- Crime trends in Penwithick & Boscoppa
- Types of crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa
- Penwithick & Boscoppa compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penwithick & Boscoppa
- Demographics of Penwithick & Boscoppa
- Questions about crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (312), criminal damage and arson (67) and anti-social behaviour (63) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,368th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Penwithick & Boscoppa | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 580 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.4 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,739 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa peaked in the year to August 2025 (615 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (395). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 580 | 66.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 615 | 70.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 406 | 46.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 395 | 45.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 465 | 53.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 399 | 45.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 437 | 50.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 427 | 48.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and public order (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 57 to 67, while anti-social behaviour fell from 107 to 63 and public order fell from 44 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 35.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 7.2 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penwithick & Boscoppa; the highest is St Austell Central & Gover (147.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mewan & Grampound (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penwithick & Boscoppa |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 438 | 69.0 | +4% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | +116% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,257 | 147.4 | +122% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | +4% |
| Roche & Bugle | 451 | 68.6 | +3% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 240 | 44.6 | -33% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -55% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 378 | 56.1 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Penwithick & Boscoppa over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cargwyn” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cargwyn | 48 |
| On or near Carnsmerry | 35 |
| On or near Montgomery Road | 33 |
| On or near Kaolin Heights | 30 |
| On or near Goonbarrow Meadow | 27 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 23 |
| On or near Cannamanning Road | 21 |
| On or near Roselare Close | 21 |
| On or near Tregarth | 17 |
| On or near Wesley Close | 17 |
Of the 517 crimes in Penwithick & Boscoppa with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 55.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 16.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Penwithick & Boscoppa has an estimated population of 8,739 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penwithick & Boscoppa average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Penwithick & Boscoppa | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Penwithick & Boscoppa a safe place to live?
Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,368th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (67).
Is crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa was down 6% on the year before: 580 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 615 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penwithick & Boscoppa?
About 8,739 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penwithick & Boscoppa?
Penwithick & Boscoppa 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.