Crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn: statistics, rates and trends
632 crimes were recorded in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn at a glance
- Crime trends in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
- Types of crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
- Wadebridge West & St Mabyn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
- Population and deprivation in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
- Questions about crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
- About this data
632 crimes were recorded in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 298 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wadebridge West & St Mabyn has the 1,995th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 632 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.8 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,341 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn was highest in the year to July 2025 (687 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (356). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 | 632 | 75.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 687 | 82.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 497 | 59.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 356 | 42.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 386 | 46.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 370 | 44.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 426 | 51.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 410 | 49.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+50%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and shoplifting (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 35.7 | 1.04 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 9.6 | 1.41 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 7.3 | 0.48 | -54% |
| Other theft | 54 | 6.5 | 1.01 | +50% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.4 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.3 | 0.52 | -36% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.29 | +50% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -33% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.86 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.87 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wadebridge West & St Mabyn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wadebridge West & St Mabyn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wadebridge West & St Mabyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | 219 | 42.6 | -44% |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | 473 | 66.8 | -12% |
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | 966 | 125.7 | +66% |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 837 | 107.7 | +42% |
| Padstow | 306 | 44.4 | -41% |
| St Teath & Tintagel | 178 | 37.6 | -50% |
| Roche & Bugle | 480 | 73.0 | -4% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 360 | 71.0 | -6% |
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 West & St Mabyn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Platt | 73 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Fairpark Road | 27 |
| On or near Cleavewell | 24 |
| On or near Queens Park | 23 |
| On or near Tredruston Road | 19 |
| On or near Higher Trenant Road | 18 |
| On or near Rowan Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn 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 | 283 | 44.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 15.5% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Wadebridge West & St Mabyn has an estimated population of 8,341. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wadebridge West & St Mabyn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Wadebridge West & St Mabyn a safe place to live?
Wadebridge West & St Mabyn recorded 75.8 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 West & St Mabyn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (80).
Is crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wadebridge West & St Mabyn was down 8% on the year before: 632 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 687 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wadebridge West & St Mabyn?
Wadebridge West & St Mabyn 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 West & St Mabyn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.