Crime in Torpoint, Cornwall: statistics, rates and trends
418 crimes were recorded in Torpoint, Cornwall in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Torpoint, Cornwall at a glance
- Crime trends in Torpoint, Cornwall
- Types of crime in Torpoint, Cornwall
- Torpoint, Cornwall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Torpoint, Cornwall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Torpoint, Cornwall
- Demographics of Torpoint, Cornwall
- Questions about crime in Torpoint, Cornwall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (232), criminal damage and arson (47) and anti-social behaviour (42) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,247th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Torpoint, Cornwall | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 418 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,005 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Torpoint, Cornwall peaked in the year to August 2018 (488 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (357). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 418 | 69.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 402 | 66.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 405 | 67.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 366 | 60.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 359 | 59.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 357 | 59.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 463 | 77.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 488 | 81.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 175 to 232, while anti-social behaviour fell from 59 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 38.6 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 7.0 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Torpoint, Cornwall; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Calstock (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Torpoint, Cornwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 346 | 45.8 | -34% |
| Saltash Essa | 405 | 52.5 | -25% |
| Saltash Tamar | 438 | 74.7 | +7% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | -11% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | -45% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | -16% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | -7% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +90% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Torpoint, Cornwall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Bellevue Square | 28 |
| On or near Marine Drive | 28 |
| On or near Rowe Street | 26 |
| On or near Pentire Road | 17 |
| On or near Clarence Road | 16 |
| On or near Roeselare Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Hamoaze Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Albion Road | 13 |
Of the 376 crimes in Torpoint, Cornwall with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Torpoint, Cornwall has an estimated population of 6,005 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (30%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Torpoint, Cornwall average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Torpoint, Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Torpoint, Cornwall a safe place to live?
Torpoint, Cornwall recorded 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,247th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Torpoint, Cornwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (47).
Is crime in Torpoint, Cornwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Torpoint, Cornwall was up 4% on the year before: 418 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 402 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Torpoint, Cornwall?
About 6,005 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Torpoint, Cornwall?
Torpoint, Cornwall 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.