Crime Rate in Cornwall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cornwall

The total recorded crimes in Cornwall, UK in May 2025 are around 4,049 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cornwall crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cornwall, encompassing approximately 570,305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1626) incidents (15.40% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (845) incidents (28.42% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (430) incidents (8.04% increase)
Cornwall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Market Strand with total crimes: 20
  • Church Street with total crimes: 19

Cornwall Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

Cornwall Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Truro Moresk & Trehaverne (143 crimes), and the safest, Lynher (5 crimes), is 138 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cornwall.

Similarly, the area of Truro South & Central (176 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Mylor Bridge & Frogpool (14 crimes), with a difference of 162 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cornwall.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Truro Moresk & Trehaverne143
Penzance East119
Newquay Central & Pentire118
St Austell Central & Gover116
Liskeard Central112

Safest Wards:

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland14
St Teath & Tintagel13
Feock & Kea13
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth11
Lynher5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Truro South & Central176
Hayle120
St Austell Central118
Camborne West109
Penzance Quay103

Safest Areas:

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland18
Towednack, Lelant & Carbis Bay18
Crackington & Tintagel17
St Neot & St Cleer15
Mylor Bridge & Frogpool14

Cornwall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1626 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (845 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1409 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (658 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1534 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (619 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1279 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 506 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1341 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (563 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1356 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 423 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1380 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (597 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1369 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (710 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1422 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (683 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1500 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (821 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1616 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 816 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 810 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202598
March 2025108
February 202566
January 202572
December 202451
November 202477
October 202469
September 202466
August 202465
July 202477

A total of 7241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 658.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 845 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025845
April 2025658
March 2025619
February 2025506
January 2025563
December 2024423
November 2024597
October 2024710
September 2024683
August 2024821
July 2024816

A total of 900 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 202581
March 202569
February 202582
January 202589
December 202478
November 202471
October 202471
September 202480
August 202495
July 202488

A total of 15832 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1439.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1626 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251626
April 20251409
March 20251534
February 20251279
January 20251341
December 20241356
November 20241380
October 20241369
September 20241422
August 20241500
July 20241616

A total of 928 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202556
March 202580
February 202558
January 202590
December 202487
November 202477
October 202498
September 202489
August 2024128
July 202481

A total of 394 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202531
March 202535
February 202524
January 202539
December 202433
November 202430
October 202434
September 202445
August 202434
July 202440

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 2260 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 205.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025240
April 2025218
March 2025206
February 2025154
January 2025185
December 2024162
November 2024195
October 2024209
September 2024207
August 2024239
July 2024245

A total of 2670 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 242.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 317 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025273
April 2025260
March 2025243
February 2025201
January 2025252
December 2024219
November 2024220
October 2024231
September 2024204
August 2024317
July 2024250

A total of 3965 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 360.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 453 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025430
April 2025398
March 2025358
February 2025300
January 2025327
December 2024311
November 2024299
October 2024355
September 2024347
August 2024453
July 2024387

A total of 2410 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 219.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 261 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025236
April 2025216
March 2025231
February 2025257
January 2025179
December 2024144
November 2024247
October 2024261
September 2024202
August 2024222
July 2024215

A total of 711 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202563
March 202551
February 202563
January 202567
December 202443
November 202480
October 202459
September 202457
August 202475
July 202487

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20257
February 202514
January 202510
December 20243
November 202411
October 202415
September 20247
August 202414
July 202420

A total of 219 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202522
March 202522
February 202523
January 202517
December 202412
November 20249
October 202421
September 202420
August 202428
July 202422

High Crime Locations Cornwall in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cornwall postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
2. Market Strand (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
4. St Mary'S Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Gover Lane (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
6. Kent Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1

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