Charlestown had 97 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was level on the three months before.
PL25, Cornwall · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Charlestown
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90.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common39 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Charlestown. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
39
40%
anti-social behaviour
17
18%
criminal damage
13
13%
public order
6
6%
shoplifting
5
5%
other crime
4
4%
drugs
3
3%
theft
3
3%
Charlestown against Cornwall
Type
Charlestown per 1,000
Middle Cornwall area
Change
Violence
36.3
29.5
▼ 7%
Burglary
1.9
1.2
–
Vehicle crime
0
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
15.8
4.4
▲ 13%
Theft and robbery
4.7
4.5
▼ 62%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
See every Cornwall area ranked on the crime in Cornwall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.
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Questions people ask
Is Charlestown a safe area?
Charlestown had about 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Charlestown?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (39), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage (13).