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Crime in Launceston

Launceston had 244 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 86% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

PL15, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Launceston

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95.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common107 in 3 months

Month by month

89 Mar 80 Apr 86 May 70 Jun 86 Jul 88 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Launceston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10744%
anti-social behaviour3715%
criminal damage3715%
theft167%
shoplifting156%
public order125%
other crime94%
burglary52%

Launceston against Cornwall

TypeLaunceston per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence41.829.5▼ 17%
Burglary21.2–
Vehicle crime1.20–
Anti-social behaviour14.44.4▲ 19%
Theft and robbery74.5▼ 33%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Launceston95.2▼ 4%
Lifton18.2▼ 56%
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 Launceston a safe area?

Launceston had about 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Launceston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (107), followed by anti-social behaviour (37) and criminal damage (37).