Crime in Bodmin: statistics, rates and trends
2,090 crimes were recorded in Bodmin in the 12 months to August 2026, 118.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,073), anti-social behaviour (253) and criminal damage and arson (202) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 186th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bodmin | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,090 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,575 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bodmin peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,122 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,667). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,090 | 118.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,041 | 116.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,905 | 108.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,742 | 99.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,735 | 98.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,667 | 94.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,786 | 101.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,122 | 120.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 172 |
| July 2026 | 194 |
| June 2026 | 186 |
| May 2026 | 208 |
| April 2026 | 190 |
| March 2026 | 176 |
| February 2026 | 168 |
| January 2026 | 156 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 164 |
| October 2025 | 149 |
| September 2025 | 157 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bodmin recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (78% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (70% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (59% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (68% below) and drugs (39% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 37 to 53 and public order rose from 108 to 128, while drugs fell from 73 to 35 and anti-social behaviour fell from 369 to 253.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,073 | 61.1 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 14.4 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 202 | 11.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 128 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 124 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 6.3 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +43% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -52% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 1.6 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bodmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 398 | 76.7 | -36% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | -42% |
| St Austell | 2,582 | 106.1 | -11% |
| Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road | 375 | 62.7 | -47% |
| Liskeard | 1,337 | 114.2 | -4% |
| Looe | 476 | 84.2 | -29% |
| Newquay | 2,666 | 108.6 | -9% |
| Launceston | 841 | 102.1 | -14% |
Of the 3 areas within Bodmin, Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard had the highest crime rate (124.2 per 1,000) and Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence the lowest (68.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | Neighbourhood | 7,688 | 955 | 124.2 |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | Neighbourhood | 7,768 | 831 | 107.0 |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | Neighbourhood | 7,083 | 488 | 68.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Bodmin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 85 |
| On or near Crockwell Street | 66 |
| On or near Cardell Road | 65 |
| On or near Kestenenn | 58 |
| On or near Turf Street | 52 |
| On or near Fore Street | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Westheath Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Monument Way | 41 |
| On or near Whitestone Road | 40 |
Of the 1,837 crimes in Bodmin with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 253 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 962 | 52.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 340 | 18.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 286 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bodmin has an estimated population of 17,575 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bodmin average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bodmin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bodmin a safe place to live?
Bodmin recorded 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 186th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bodmin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,073 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (253).
Is crime in Bodmin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bodmin was up 2% on the year before: 2,090 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,041 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bodmin?
About 17,575 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bodmin?
Bodmin 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.