Crime in Bodmin: statistics, rates and trends
2,090 crimes were recorded in Bodmin in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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2,090 crimes were recorded in Bodmin in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,063 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bodmin has the 188th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bodmin | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,090 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.9 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,575 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bodmin was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,160 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,706). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 2,090 | 118.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,107 | 119.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,765 | 100.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,715 | 97.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,708 | 97.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,706 | 97.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,815 | 103.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,160 | 122.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 172 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bodmin 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+15%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in drugs (-47%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,063 | 60.5 | 1.77 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 261 | 14.9 | 0.97 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 199 | 11.3 | 1.67 | +1% |
| Public order | 127 | 7.2 | 1.09 | +12% |
| Other theft | 121 | 6.9 | 1.08 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 115 | 6.5 | 0.79 | -7% |
| Burglary | 50 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +11% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.3 | 0.71 | -47% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.3 | 1.08 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.3 | 1.35 | +10% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 0.51 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bodmin
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bodmin recorded 1,063 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 50.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bodmin
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bodmin recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bodmin
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bodmin recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bodmin
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bodmin recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bodmin
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bodmin recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bodmin
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bodmin recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bodmin
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bodmin recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bodmin
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bodmin recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bodmin
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bodmin recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bodmin
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bodmin recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bodmin
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bodmin recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bodmin
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bodmin recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bodmin
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bodmin recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bodmin
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bodmin recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bodmin, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bodmin.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bodmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 412 | 79.4 | -33% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | -41% |
| St Austell | 2,595 | 106.6 | -10% |
| Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road | 371 | 62.1 | -48% |
| Liskeard | 1,321 | 112.9 | -5% |
| Looe | 455 | 80.5 | -32% |
| Newquay | 2,702 | 110.0 | -7% |
| Launceston | 851 | 103.4 | -13% |
3 areas within Bodmin, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard had the highest rate (125.7 per 1,000) and Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence the lowest (66.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard | Neighbourhood | 7,688 | 966 | 125.7 |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | Neighbourhood | 7,768 | 837 | 107.7 |
| Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence | Neighbourhood | 7,083 | 473 | 66.8 |
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 Bodmin over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 79 |
| On or near Cardell Road | 68 |
| On or near Crockwell Street | 63 |
| On or near Kestenenn | 60 |
| On or near Fore Street | 57 |
| On or near Turf Street | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Westheath Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Whitestone Road | 41 |
| On or near Burden Close | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bodmin 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 | 957 | 45.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 346 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 265 | 12.7% |
| Not recorded | 261 | 12.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 32 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
Bodmin has an estimated population of 17,575. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bodmin sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bodmin |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.3% |
Is Bodmin a safe place to live?
Bodmin recorded 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Bodmin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,063 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (261).
Is crime in Bodmin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bodmin was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,090 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,107 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bodmin?
Bodmin 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 Bodmin. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.