Total Crime Rate
57.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longfield Drive area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Camelford & Boscastle , and the 767th highest 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 Longfield Drive (PL32 9TE) in the last 12 months was 57.4 per 1,000 residents and was 8.8% 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 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 44.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longfield Drive (PL32 9TE), the main crime hotspot is near Llewellyn Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 12 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 | Weeks Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Roughtor Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roughtor Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Llewellyn Close | Under investigation |
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