Crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver: statistics, rates and trends
219 crimes were recorded in Wadebridge East & St Minver in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver at a glance
- Crime trends in Wadebridge East & St Minver
- Types of crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver
- Wadebridge East & St Minver compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wadebridge East & St Minver
- Population and deprivation in Wadebridge East & St Minver
- Questions about crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver
- About this data
219 crimes were recorded in Wadebridge East & St Minver in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wadebridge East & St Minver has the 3,348th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wadebridge East & St Minver | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 219 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,139 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver was highest in the year to July 2020 (233 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (160). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 219 | 42.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 223 | 43.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 162 | 31.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 211 | 41.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 197 | 38.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 233 | 45.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 207 | 40.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 160 | 31.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wadebridge East & St Minver 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 (+24%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-71%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 23.0 | 0.67 | -6% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +24% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.9 | 0.29 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.6 | 0.10 | -71% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 0.16 | +17% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 53.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wadebridge East & St Minver 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wadebridge East & St Minver
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wadebridge East & St Minver, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wadebridge East & St Minver.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wadebridge East & St Minver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | 632 | 75.8 | +78% |
| Padstow | 306 | 44.4 | +4% |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | 473 | 66.8 | +57% |
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | 966 | 125.7 | +195% |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 837 | 107.7 | +153% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 360 | 71.0 | +67% |
| St Teath & Tintagel | 178 | 37.6 | -12% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | +71% |
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 Wadebridge East & St Minver over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Egloshayle Road | 12 |
| On or near Eglos Parc | 9 |
| On or near Bridge View | 8 |
| On or near Higher Treglyn | 7 |
| On or near Trenant Close | 7 |
| On or near Guineaport Road | 6 |
| On or near Rock Villas | 6 |
| On or near Gonvena Hill | 5 |
| On or near Baby Beach Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wadebridge East & St Minver 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 | 101 | 46.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Wadebridge East & St Minver has an estimated population of 5,139. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wadebridge East & St Minver sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wadebridge East & St Minver |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Wadebridge East & St Minver a safe place to live?
Wadebridge East & St Minver recorded 42.6 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 Wadebridge East & St Minver?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (29).
Is crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wadebridge East & St Minver was down 2% on the year before: 219 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 223 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wadebridge East & St Minver?
Wadebridge East & St Minver 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 Wadebridge East & St Minver. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.