Crime in Wadebridge: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in Wadebridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wadebridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Wadebridge
- Types of crime in Wadebridge
- Wadebridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wadebridge
- Streets with the most crime in Wadebridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wadebridge
- Demographics of Wadebridge
- Questions about crime in Wadebridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (201), criminal damage and arson (50) and other theft (42) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 668th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wadebridge | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 398 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.7 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,191 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wadebridge peaked in the year to August 2025 (478 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (240). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 398 | 76.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 478 | 92.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 326 | 62.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 263 | 50.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 240 | 46.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 242 | 46.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 331 | 63.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 292 | 56.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wadebridge recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (43% above the national rate) and other theft (25% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (64% below) and public order (31% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 85 to 29 and criminal damage and arson fell from 63 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 38.7 | 34.2 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 42 | 8.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -66% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wadebridge; the highest is Truro (128.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road (62.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wadebridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin | 2,090 | 118.9 | +55% |
| Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road | 375 | 62.7 | -18% |
| St Austell | 2,582 | 106.1 | +38% |
| Newquay | 2,666 | 108.6 | +42% |
| St Blazey | 484 | 69.1 | -10% |
| Liskeard | 1,337 | 114.2 | +49% |
| Truro | 2,962 | 128.6 | +68% |
| Looe | 476 | 84.2 | +10% |
Of the 2 areas within Wadebridge, Wadebridge West & St Mabyn had the highest crime rate (74.7 per 1,000) and Wadebridge East & St Minver the lowest (42.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | Neighbourhood | 8,341 | 623 | 74.7 |
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | Neighbourhood | 5,139 | 220 | 42.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Wadebridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Platt” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Platt | 65 |
| On or near Fairpark Road | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Cleavewell | 24 |
| On or near Queens Park | 20 |
| On or near Meadowhead | 16 |
| On or near Southern Way | 12 |
| On or near Cross Street | 10 |
| On or near Eglos Parc | 9 |
| On or near Old School Court | 9 |
Of the 369 crimes in Wadebridge with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 53.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 22.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Wadebridge has an estimated population of 5,191 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wadebridge average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wadebridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wadebridge a safe place to live?
Wadebridge recorded 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 668th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Wadebridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (50).
Is crime in Wadebridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wadebridge was down 17% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 478 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wadebridge?
About 5,191 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wadebridge?
Wadebridge 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.