Crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa: statistics, rates and trends
600 crimes were recorded in Penwithick & Boscoppa in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Penwithick & Boscoppa
- Questions about crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa
- About this data
600 crimes were recorded in Penwithick & Boscoppa in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 319 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penwithick & Boscoppa has the 2,274th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penwithick & Boscoppa | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 600 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,739 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa was highest in the year to July 2026 (600 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (386). Over the whole period it rose 49%, 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 | 600 | 68.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 591 | 67.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 394 | 45.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 409 | 46.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 474 | 54.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 386 | 44.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 454 | 52.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 402 | 46.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penwithick & Boscoppa 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 criminal damage and arson (+30%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 36.5 | 1.07 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 8.5 | 1.25 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -35% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -26% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -24% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.5 | 0.71 | +83% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.1 | 0.98 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -39% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 53.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penwithick & Boscoppa
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penwithick & Boscoppa, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penwithick & Boscoppa.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penwithick & Boscoppa |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 447 | 70.4 | +3% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 671 | 142.5 | +108% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,264 | 148.2 | +116% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | +3% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | +6% |
| Mevagissey & St Austell Bay | 225 | 41.9 | -39% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 184 | 29.9 | -56% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | -17% |
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 Penwithick & Boscoppa over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cargwyn | 51 |
| On or near Carnsmerry | 39 |
| On or near Montgomery Road | 37 |
| On or near Goonbarrow Meadow | 33 |
| On or near Cannamanning Road | 26 |
| On or near Kaolin Heights | 25 |
| On or near Roselare Close | 21 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Tregarth | 17 |
| On or near B3374 | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penwithick & Boscoppa 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 | 303 | 50.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Penwithick & Boscoppa has an estimated population of 8,739. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penwithick & Boscoppa sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penwithick & Boscoppa |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Penwithick & Boscoppa a safe place to live?
Penwithick & Boscoppa recorded 68.7 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 Penwithick & Boscoppa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (74).
Is crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penwithick & Boscoppa was up 2% on the year before: 600 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 591 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penwithick & Boscoppa?
Penwithick & Boscoppa 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 Penwithick & Boscoppa. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.