Crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans: statistics, rates and trends
333 crimes were recorded in Rame Peninsula & St Germans in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans at a glance
- Crime trends in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
- Types of crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
- Rame Peninsula & St Germans compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
- Population and deprivation in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
- Questions about crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
- About this data
333 crimes were recorded in Rame Peninsula & St Germans in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rame Peninsula & St Germans has the 3,279th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rame Peninsula & St Germans | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 333 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.1 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,547 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans was highest in the year to July 2025 (422 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (263). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 333 | 44.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 422 | 55.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 368 | 48.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 308 | 40.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 390 | 51.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 294 | 39.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 263 | 34.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 328 | 43.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rame Peninsula & St Germans 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and public order (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 24.6 | 0.72 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -28% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 2.9 | 0.19 | -56% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -45% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.9 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -36% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -20% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 55.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 24 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 31% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rame Peninsula & St Germans, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rame Peninsula & St Germans.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rame Peninsula & St Germans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint | 399 | 66.4 | +51% |
| Saltash Essa | 394 | 51.1 | +16% |
| Saltash Tamar | 439 | 74.9 | +70% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 351 | 64.6 | +46% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 507 | 64.8 | +47% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | +33% |
| Calstock | 275 | 39.7 | -10% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +196% |
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 Rame Peninsula & St Germans over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Fairfield | 26 |
| On or near Church Street | 16 |
| On or near King Street | 11 |
| On or near Pengelly Hill | 9 |
| On or near Millhouse Park | 9 |
| On or near Trevorder Close | 8 |
| On or near Maker Road | 8 |
| On or near Fore Street | 8 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rame Peninsula & St Germans 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 | 160 | 48.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Rame Peninsula & St Germans has an estimated population of 7,547. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rame Peninsula & St Germans sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rame Peninsula & St Germans |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Rame Peninsula & St Germans a safe place to live?
Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 44.1 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 Rame Peninsula & St Germans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans was down 21% on the year before: 333 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 422 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rame Peninsula & St Germans?
Rame Peninsula & St Germans 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 Rame Peninsula & St Germans. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.