Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lynher Way area has the 12th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Camelford & Boscastle , and the 607th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lynher Way (PL15 7PA) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 29.6% higher than the Camelford & Boscastle average (52.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 50.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 134.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lynher Way (PL15 7PA), the main crime hotspot is near Lynher Way. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Camelford & Boscastle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lynher Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Lynher Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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