Crime in Roche & Bugle: statistics, rates and trends
480 crimes were recorded in Roche & Bugle in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Roche & Bugle at a glance
- Crime trends in Roche & Bugle
- Types of crime in Roche & Bugle
- Roche & Bugle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Roche & Bugle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Roche & Bugle
- Population and deprivation in Roche & Bugle
- Questions about crime in Roche & Bugle
- About this data
480 crimes were recorded in Roche & Bugle in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 267 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roche & Bugle has the 2,103rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roche & Bugle | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 480 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.0 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,577 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roche & Bugle was highest in the year to July 2025 (507 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (395). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 480 | 73.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 507 | 77.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 435 | 66.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 442 | 67.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 502 | 76.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 406 | 61.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 395 | 60.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 459 | 69.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roche & Bugle 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 violence and sexual offences (+19%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 40.6 | 1.19 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.1 | 1.05 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 6.8 | 0.45 | -58% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +0% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.6 | 0.55 | -23% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.4 | 0.69 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +8% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Roche & Bugle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roche & Bugle recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 55.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roche & Bugle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roche & Bugle recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Roche & Bugle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roche & Bugle recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roche & Bugle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roche & Bugle recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roche & Bugle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roche & Bugle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roche & Bugle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roche & Bugle recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Roche & Bugle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roche & Bugle recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roche & Bugle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roche & Bugle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roche & Bugle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roche & Bugle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roche & Bugle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roche & Bugle recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roche & Bugle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roche & Bugle recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roche & Bugle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roche & Bugle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Roche & Bugle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roche & Bugle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Roche & Bugle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roche & Bugle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roche & Bugle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roche & Bugle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roche & Bugle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 600 | 68.7 | -6% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | -22% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 582 | 61.1 | -16% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 671 | 142.5 | +95% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 447 | 70.4 | -3% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,264 | 148.2 | +103% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | -3% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 184 | 29.9 | -59% |
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 Roche & Bugle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Minorca Lane | 61 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Roche Road | 24 |
| On or near Netley Meadow | 23 |
| On or near Orchard Park | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Station Road | 18 |
| On or near Bassett Close | 14 |
| On or near Harmony Meadow | 14 |
| On or near Springfields | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roche & Bugle 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 | 222 | 46.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 16.5% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Roche & Bugle has an estimated population of 6,577. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roche & Bugle sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roche & Bugle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
Is Roche & Bugle a safe place to live?
Roche & Bugle recorded 73.0 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 Roche & Bugle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (47).
Is crime in Roche & Bugle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roche & Bugle was down 5% on the year before: 480 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 507 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roche & Bugle?
Roche & Bugle 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 Roche & Bugle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.