Crime in St Cleer & Menheniot: statistics, rates and trends
263 crimes were recorded in St Cleer & Menheniot in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Cleer & Menheniot at a glance
- Crime trends in St Cleer & Menheniot
- Types of crime in St Cleer & Menheniot
- St Cleer & Menheniot compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Cleer & Menheniot
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Cleer & Menheniot
- Demographics of St Cleer & Menheniot
- Questions about crime in St Cleer & Menheniot
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (132), other theft (35) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,411th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | St Cleer & Menheniot | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 263 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.8 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,447 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in St Cleer & Menheniot of any year here (263 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 263 | 40.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 226 | 35.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 221 | 34.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 242 | 37.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 223 | 34.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 196 | 30.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 225 | 34.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 248 | 38.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (40% below) and criminal damage and arson (24% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 33 and violence and sexual offences rose from 102 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 20.5 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Other theft | 35 | 5.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Cleer & Menheniot; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Lynher (28.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Cleer & Menheniot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +225% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 352 | 46.9 | +15% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -29% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | +59% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | +43% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | -16% |
| Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | 273 | 60.9 | +49% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | +51% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in St Cleer & Menheniot over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 32 |
| On or near Haviland Road | 17 |
| On or near Penhale Close | 12 |
| On or near Hendra Close | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Trehawke Lane | 9 |
| On or near Well Lane | 9 |
| On or near Edgemoor Close | 8 |
| On or near Tom Nicolls Close | 8 |
Of the 247 crimes in St Cleer & Menheniot with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 50.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
St Cleer & Menheniot has an estimated population of 6,447 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Cleer & Menheniot average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Cleer & Menheniot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Cleer & Menheniot a safe place to live?
St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,411th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Cleer & Menheniot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (35).
Is crime in St Cleer & Menheniot going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Cleer & Menheniot was up 16% on the year before: 263 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Cleer & Menheniot?
About 6,447 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Cleer & Menheniot?
St Cleer & Menheniot 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.