Cornwall Police Reflect on Policing Activity and Results in 2025

Policing teams across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have reflected on what they describe as a challenging but proactive year, with new figures highlighting the work carried out to keep communities safe.

The update covers activity during 2025 and focuses on crime, antisocial behaviour and community engagement across the county.

A Year of Policing in Numbers

According to Devon and Cornwall Police, officers across Cornwall attended more than 12,900 emergency calls during the year.

Other figures released include:

• 470 arrests for possession of drugs or drug trafficking

• Over 370 shoplifting offences resulting in guilty findings

• More than 5,000 bookings into Cornwall Custody centres

• A reduction of over 6 percent in reported antisocial behaviour incidents over a 12 month period

• Volunteers giving more than 9,900 hours to support police teams

Police say the focus throughout the year remained on tackling serious crime, bringing offenders before the courts and working closely with neighbourhoods to deal with local issues and antisocial behaviour.

Pride in Policing Across the County

Chief Superintendent Scott Bradley, who leads policing in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, said he was proud of the work carried out since becoming commander in September last year.

Scott said:
“Since having the privilege of becoming commander for the county in September last year, I can say that I am incredibly proud of the work our officers, staff and volunteers do every day to keep people safe.

“The successes reflect our commitment to providing visible, compassionate and effective policing in our communities this commitment will remain as we head into 2026.

“Celebrating the successes isn’t to say that this year has not been without its challenges. I recognise that there have been a number of significant incidents which understandably rocked our communities and impacted many people.

“It was a tough year for many, but to see how our communities pull together in times of need is truly inspiring.

“Keeping people safe remains at the centre of everything we do.

“Our policing teams will continue to be there when you need us, patrolling our streets, preventing crime from happening in the first place and providing support to those who are victims of crime.”

Community Messaging Service

The force is also encouraging people to sign up to the Devon and Cornwall Community Messaging service. The two way service allows residents to receive updates about crime, antisocial behaviour, safety advice and positive local news.

Messages are sent by email, and people can reply directly to police teams. Users can choose the type of updates they receive and opt out at any time.

More than 40,000 people are already signed up. Further details and registration are available via the
Devon and Cornwall Community Messaging service.