Crime in St Cleer & Menheniot: statistics, rates and trends
262 crimes were recorded in St Cleer & Menheniot in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Cleer & Menheniot
- Questions about crime in St Cleer & Menheniot
- About this data
262 crimes were recorded in St Cleer & Menheniot in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Cleer & Menheniot has the 3,420th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Cleer & Menheniot | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 262 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,447 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Cleer & Menheniot was highest in the year to July 2018 (264 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (184). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 262 | 40.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 222 | 34.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 215 | 33.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 236 | 36.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 234 | 36.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 184 | 28.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 224 | 34.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 264 | 40.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Cleer & Menheniot 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 criminal damage and arson (+71%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 19.7 | 0.58 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +71% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +106% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 2.9 | 0.19 | -44% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -26% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 0.73 | +43% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 0.31 | +250% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.13 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Cleer & Menheniot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Cleer & Menheniot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Cleer & Menheniot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 106% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Cleer & Menheniot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 19 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 44% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Cleer & Menheniot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Cleer & Menheniot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Cleer & Menheniot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Cleer & Menheniot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Cleer & Menheniot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Cleer & Menheniot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Cleer & Menheniot 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Cleer & Menheniot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Cleer & Menheniot 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Cleer & Menheniot
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.
Shoplifting in St Cleer & Menheniot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Cleer & Menheniot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Cleer & Menheniot.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Cleer & Menheniot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +222% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 357 | 47.5 | +17% |
| Lynher | 121 | 27.9 | -31% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 507 | 64.8 | +59% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | +44% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 257 | 35.8 | -12% |
| Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | 258 | 57.6 | +42% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 351 | 64.6 | +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 St Cleer & Menheniot over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Haviland Road | 16 |
| On or near Penhale Close | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Trehawke Lane | 10 |
| On or near Well Lane | 10 |
| On or near Hendra Close | 8 |
| On or near Tom Nicolls Close | 8 |
| On or near Cowling Gardens | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Cleer & Menheniot 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 | 120 | 45.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 24.0% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
St Cleer & Menheniot has an estimated population of 6,447. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Cleer & Menheniot sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Cleer & Menheniot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is St Cleer & Menheniot a safe place to live?
St Cleer & Menheniot recorded 40.6 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 St Cleer & Menheniot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (36).
Is crime in St Cleer & Menheniot going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Cleer & Menheniot was up 18% on the year before: 262 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 222 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Cleer & Menheniot?
St Cleer & Menheniot 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 St Cleer & Menheniot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.