Total Crime Rate
10.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Butterdown area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lynher , and the 118th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Butterdown (PL12 4TZ) in the last 12 months was 10.6 per 1,000 residents and was 57.6% lower than the Lynher average (24.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Butterdown (PL12 4TZ), the main crime hotspot is near Wood Acre. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lynher| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Snell Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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