Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Springfield Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lostwithiel & Lanreath , and the 363rd 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 Springfield Close (PL22 0RW) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 47.8% lower than the Lostwithiel & Lanreath average (44.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springfield Close (PL22 0RW), the main crime hotspot is near Barn Park. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Kolar Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fortescue Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Brunel Quays | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | The Parade | Under investigation |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.