Crime in Torpoint: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Torpoint in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Torpoint at a glance
- Crime trends in Torpoint
- Types of crime in Torpoint
- Torpoint compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Torpoint
- Streets with the most crime in Torpoint
- What happened after crimes were reported in Torpoint
- Population and deprivation in Torpoint
- Questions about crime in Torpoint
- About this data
446 crimes were recorded in Torpoint in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 259 reports (58% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Torpoint has the 971st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Torpoint | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 446 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.5 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,494 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Torpoint was highest in the year to July 2018 (575 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (412). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 446 | 59.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 470 | 62.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 431 | 57.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 432 | 57.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 412 | 55.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 426 | 56.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 485 | 64.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 575 | 76.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Torpoint 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 violence and sexual offences (+25%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 34.6 | 1.01 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 4.9 | 0.32 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.7 | 0.32 | -5% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +111% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -37% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -48% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.22 | +14% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Torpoint
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Torpoint recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 58.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Torpoint
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Torpoint recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Torpoint
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Torpoint recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Torpoint
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Torpoint recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Torpoint
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Torpoint recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Torpoint
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Torpoint recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Torpoint
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Torpoint recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Torpoint
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Torpoint recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Torpoint
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Torpoint recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Torpoint
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Torpoint recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Torpoint
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Torpoint recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Torpoint
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Torpoint recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Torpoint, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Torpoint.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Torpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1,124 | 68.4 | +15% |
| Plymouth | 29,665 | 108.5 | +82% |
| Looe | 455 | 80.5 | +35% |
| Tavistock | 779 | 57.3 | -4% |
| Ivybridge | 629 | 52.8 | -11% |
| Liskeard | 1,321 | 112.9 | +90% |
| Launceston | 851 | 103.4 | +74% |
| Kingsbridge | 517 | 80.0 | +34% |
2 areas within Torpoint, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Torpoint had the highest rate (66.4 per 1,000) and Rame Peninsula & St Germans the lowest (44.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint | Neighbourhood | 6,005 | 399 | 66.4 |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | Neighbourhood | 7,547 | 333 | 44.1 |
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 Torpoint over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Rowe Street | 27 |
| On or near Marine Drive | 26 |
| On or near Bellevue Square | 24 |
| On or near Adela Road | 16 |
| On or near Pentire Road | 15 |
| On or near Hamoaze Road | 15 |
| On or near Roeselare Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Clarence Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Torpoint 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 | 214 | 48.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.7% |
| Not recorded | 37 | 8.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
Torpoint has an estimated population of 7,494. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Torpoint sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Torpoint |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Torpoint a safe place to live?
Torpoint recorded 59.5 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 Torpoint?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (45).
Is crime in Torpoint going up or down?
Recorded crime in Torpoint was down 5% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 470 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Torpoint?
Torpoint 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 Torpoint. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.