Crime in Roche & Bugle: statistics, rates and trends
451 crimes were recorded in Roche & Bugle in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Roche & Bugle
- Questions about crime in Roche & Bugle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (263), criminal damage and arson (44) and other theft (36) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,289th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Roche & Bugle | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 451 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,577 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Roche & Bugle peaked in the year to August 2025 (527 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (396). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 451 | 68.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 527 | 80.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 452 | 68.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 434 | 66.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 496 | 75.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 418 | 63.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 396 | 60.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 460 | 69.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and public order (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 116 to 33 and public order fell from 30 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 40.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -72% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Roche & Bugle; the highest is St Austell Central & Gover (147.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mewan & Grampound (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roche & Bugle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penwithick & Boscoppa | 580 | 66.4 | -3% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 378 | 56.1 | -18% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | -9% |
| St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles | 676 | 143.6 | +109% |
| St Austell Bethel & Holmbush | 438 | 69.0 | +1% |
| St Austell Central & Gover | 1,257 | 147.4 | +115% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | +1% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Roche & Bugle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Minorca Lane” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Minorca Lane | 58 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Roche Road | 24 |
| On or near Station Road | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Orchard Park | 17 |
| On or near Bassett Close | 15 |
| On or near Netley Meadow | 14 |
| On or near Harmony Meadow | 13 |
| On or near Springfields | 13 |
Of the 418 crimes in Roche & Bugle with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 51.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 18.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Roche & Bugle has an estimated population of 6,577 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Roche & Bugle average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Roche & Bugle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Roche & Bugle a safe place to live?
Roche & Bugle recorded 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,289th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Roche & Bugle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in Roche & Bugle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roche & Bugle was down 14% on the year before: 451 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 527 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Roche & Bugle?
About 6,577 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Roche & Bugle?
Roche & Bugle 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.