Crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow: statistics, rates and trends
301 crimes were recorded in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow at a glance
- Crime trends in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
- Types of crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
- Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
- Population and deprivation in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
- Questions about crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
- About this data
301 crimes were recorded in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 160 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow has the 3,533rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 301 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.4 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,056 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow was highest in the year to July 2025 (334 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (209). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 301 | 37.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 334 | 41.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 316 | 39.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 209 | 25.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 270 | 33.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 209 | 25.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 252 | 31.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 250 | 31.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 19.9 | 0.58 | -7% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.0 | 0.19 | -8% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.5 | 0.37 | +18% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -70% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.04 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 53.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bude | 490 | 92.6 | +148% |
| Poundstock | 168 | 32.3 | -14% |
| Camelford & Boscastle | 371 | 46.0 | +23% |
| Launceston North & North Petherwin | 403 | 68.9 | +84% |
| Launceston South | 655 | 90.5 | +142% |
| St Teath & Tintagel | 178 | 37.6 | +1% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 257 | 35.8 | -4% |
| Lynher | 121 | 27.9 | -25% |
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 Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near A39 | 21 |
| On or near Berkeley Close | 13 |
| On or near New Road | 13 |
| On or near Stone Hill | 13 |
| On or near Pintail Close | 11 |
| On or near Woodfield Road | 9 |
| On or near Penstowe Road | 8 |
| On or near Maer Lane | 8 |
| On or near Woodville Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow 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 | 119 | 39.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 27.2% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 15.3% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow has an estimated population of 8,056. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow a safe place to live?
Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow recorded 37.4 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 Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (33).
Is crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow was down 10% on the year before: 301 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 334 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow?
Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow 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 Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.