Total Crime Rate
35.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malthouse Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lostwithiel & Lanreath , and the 644th lowest 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 Malthouse Lane (PL22 0EH) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 22.6% lower than the Lostwithiel & Lanreath average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malthouse Lane (PL22 0EH), the main crime hotspot is near Guildhall Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lostwithiel & Lanreath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Carbes Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Queen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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