Total Crime Rate
75.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Branksome Drive area has the 15th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Wadebridge East & St Minver , and the 549th 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 Branksome Drive (PL27 6AZ) in the last 12 months was 75.4 per 1,000 residents and was 8.1% higher than the Wadebridge East & St Minver average (69.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 46.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 276.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Branksome Drive (PL27 6AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Marshall Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wadebridge East & St Minver| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Green Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marshall Avenue | — |
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