Crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Rame Peninsula & St Germans in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rame Peninsula & St Germans
- Questions about crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (198), criminal damage and arson (35) and other theft (29) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,203rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Rame Peninsula & St Germans | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 346 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,547 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans peaked in the year to August 2024 (411 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (268). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 346 | 45.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 409 | 54.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 411 | 54.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 316 | 41.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 359 | 47.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 313 | 41.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 268 | 35.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 336 | 44.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and other theft (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 26.2 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.3 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rame Peninsula & St Germans; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Calstock (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rame Peninsula & St Germans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint | 418 | 69.6 | +52% |
| Saltash Essa | 405 | 52.5 | +15% |
| Saltash Tamar | 438 | 74.7 | +63% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | +35% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | +42% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | +27% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | -17% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +189% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Rame Peninsula & St Germans over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fairfield” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fairfield | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Church Street | 15 |
| On or near King Street | 12 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 9 |
| On or near Millhouse Park | 9 |
| On or near Pengelly Hill | 9 |
| On or near Trevorder Close | 9 |
| On or near Maker Road | 8 |
| On or near Fore Street | 7 |
Of the 321 crimes in Rame Peninsula & St Germans with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 48.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 19.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Rame Peninsula & St Germans has an estimated population of 7,547 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rame Peninsula & St Germans average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rame Peninsula & St Germans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rame Peninsula & St Germans a safe place to live?
Rame Peninsula & St Germans recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,203rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (35).
Is crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rame Peninsula & St Germans was down 15% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rame Peninsula & St Germans?
About 7,547 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rame Peninsula & St Germans?
Rame Peninsula & St Germans 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.