Crime in Wadebridge: statistics, rates and trends
412 crimes were recorded in Wadebridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wadebridge
- Questions about crime in Wadebridge
- About this data
412 crimes were recorded in Wadebridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 204 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wadebridge has the 631st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wadebridge | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 412 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.4 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,191 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wadebridge was highest in the year to July 2025 (473 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (234). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 412 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 473 | 91.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 319 | 61.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 267 | 51.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 234 | 45.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 253 | 48.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 319 | 61.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 297 | 57.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wadebridge 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and anti-social behaviour (-58%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 39.3 | 1.15 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 9.4 | 1.39 | -25% |
| Other theft | 41 | 7.9 | 1.24 | +173% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 6.9 | 0.45 | -58% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.5 | 0.42 | -58% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 0.49 | +50% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -11% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.94 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.16 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 0.34 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wadebridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wadebridge recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 49.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wadebridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wadebridge recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wadebridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wadebridge recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 173% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wadebridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wadebridge recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wadebridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wadebridge recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wadebridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wadebridge recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wadebridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wadebridge recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wadebridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wadebridge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wadebridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wadebridge recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wadebridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wadebridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wadebridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wadebridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wadebridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wadebridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wadebridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wadebridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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.
Robbery in Wadebridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wadebridge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wadebridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wadebridge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wadebridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin | 2,090 | 118.9 | +50% |
| Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road | 371 | 62.1 | -22% |
| St Austell | 2,595 | 106.6 | +34% |
| Newquay | 2,702 | 110.0 | +39% |
| St Blazey | 494 | 70.5 | -11% |
| Liskeard | 1,321 | 112.9 | +42% |
| Truro | 2,904 | 126.1 | +59% |
| Looe | 455 | 80.5 | +1% |
2 areas within Wadebridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wadebridge West & St Mabyn had the highest rate (75.8 per 1,000) and Wadebridge East & St Minver the lowest (42.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge West & St Mabyn | Neighbourhood | 8,341 | 632 | 75.8 |
| Wadebridge East & St Minver | Neighbourhood | 5,139 | 219 | 42.6 |
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 Wadebridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Platt | 73 |
| On or near Fairpark Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Cleavewell | 24 |
| On or near Queens Park | 23 |
| On or near Meadowhead | 16 |
| On or near Southern Way | 11 |
| On or near Cross Street | 10 |
| On or near Eglos Parc | 9 |
| On or near Goldsworthy Way | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wadebridge 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 | 203 | 49.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 13.3% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Wadebridge has an estimated population of 5,191. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wadebridge sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wadebridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Wadebridge a safe place to live?
Wadebridge recorded 79.4 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 Wadebridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (49).
Is crime in Wadebridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wadebridge was down 13% on the year before: 412 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 473 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wadebridge?
Wadebridge 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 Wadebridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.