Total Crime Rate
41.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thorn Close area has the 30th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Camelford & Boscastle , and the 773rd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Thorn Close (PL15 7QZ) in the last 12 months was 41.0 per 1,000 residents and was 22.3% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thorn Close (PL15 7QZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Penpont View, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hendra Tor View (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Camelford & Boscastle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hendra Tor View | Under investigation |
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