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Crime in Lostwithiel

Lostwithiel had 69 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 36th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 47% on the three months before.

PL22, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lostwithiel

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83.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
36 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+47%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 10 Apr 20 May 29 Jun 31 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4159%
public order812%
anti-social behaviour710%
theft69%
criminal damage57%
vehicle crime11%
drugs11%

Lostwithiel against Cornwall

TypeLostwithiel per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence49.629.5▲ 78%
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime1.20–
Anti-social behaviour8.54.4–
Theft and robbery7.34.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lostwithiel83.5▲ 47%
St Blazey80.3▲ 14%
Par74.2▲ 6%
Tywardreath58.7▲ 39%
Luxulyan15.4–
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 Lostwithiel a safe area?

Lostwithiel had about 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 36 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lostwithiel?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by public order (8) and anti-social behaviour (7).