Crime in Poundstock: statistics, rates and trends
172 crimes were recorded in Poundstock in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Poundstock at a glance
- Crime trends in Poundstock
- Types of crime in Poundstock
- Poundstock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Poundstock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poundstock
- Demographics of Poundstock
- Questions about crime in Poundstock
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (88), other theft (19) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,685th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Poundstock | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 172 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,199 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Poundstock peaked in the year to August 2025 (192 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (110). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 56%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 172 | 33.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 192 | 36.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 170 | 32.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 161 | 31.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 138 | 26.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 134 | 25.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 123 | 23.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 110 | 21.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (51% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 106 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 16.9 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Poundstock; the highest is Launceston South (91.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lynher (28.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poundstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bude | 475 | 89.8 | +171% |
| Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow | 308 | 38.2 | +16% |
| Launceston North & North Petherwin | 385 | 65.8 | +99% |
| Camelford & Boscastle | 382 | 47.4 | +43% |
| Launceston South | 662 | 91.5 | +176% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | +4% |
| St Teath & Tintagel | 173 | 36.6 | +11% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Poundstock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Trevoya Park | 15 |
| On or near Southcott Meadows | 10 |
| On or near Vicarage Lane | 10 |
| On or near Oak Lane | 7 |
| On or near Leverlake Road | 6 |
| On or near Bangors Estate | 5 |
| On or near Braggs Hill | 5 |
| On or near Broad Close | 5 |
Of the 162 crimes in Poundstock with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 10 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Poundstock has an estimated population of 5,199 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%), fewer students (2.8%, against 7.9%) and an older population (31%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Poundstock average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Poundstock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Poundstock a safe place to live?
Poundstock recorded 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,685th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Poundstock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (19).
Is crime in Poundstock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poundstock was down 10% on the year before: 172 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 192 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Poundstock?
About 5,199 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Poundstock?
Poundstock 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.