Crime in Torpoint: statistics, rates and trends
468 crimes were recorded in Torpoint in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Torpoint
- Questions about crime in Torpoint
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), criminal damage and arson (49) and anti-social behaviour (44) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 908th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Torpoint | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 468 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.4 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,494 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Torpoint peaked in the year to August 2018 (562 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (386). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 468 | 62.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 458 | 61.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 456 | 60.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 441 | 58.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 419 | 55.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 386 | 51.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 506 | 67.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 562 | 75.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 208 to 266, while anti-social behaviour fell from 64 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 35.5 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Torpoint; the highest is Liskeard (114.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ivybridge (52.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Torpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1,112 | 67.6 | +8% |
| Plymouth | 29,787 | 108.9 | +74% |
| Looe | 476 | 84.2 | +35% |
| Tavistock | 779 | 57.3 | -8% |
| Ivybridge | 626 | 52.5 | -16% |
| Liskeard | 1,337 | 114.2 | +83% |
| Launceston | 841 | 102.1 | +64% |
| Kingsbridge | 474 | 73.3 | +17% |
Of the 2 areas within Torpoint, Torpoint had the highest crime rate (69.6 per 1,000) and Rame Peninsula & St Germans the lowest (45.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint | Neighbourhood | 6,005 | 418 | 69.6 |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | Neighbourhood | 7,547 | 346 | 45.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Torpoint over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Bellevue Square | 28 |
| On or near Marine Drive | 28 |
| On or near Rowe Street | 26 |
| On or near Pentire Road | 17 |
| On or near Clarence Road | 16 |
| On or near Roeselare Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Hamoaze Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Albion Road | 13 |
Of the 424 crimes in Torpoint with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 210 | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 18.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Torpoint has an estimated population of 7,494 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (27%, against 19%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Torpoint average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Torpoint | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Torpoint a safe place to live?
Torpoint recorded 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 908th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Torpoint?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (49).
Is crime in Torpoint going up or down?
Recorded crime in Torpoint was up 2% on the year before: 468 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 458 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Torpoint?
About 7,494 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Torpoint?
Torpoint 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.