Crime Rate in Cornwall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cornwall

The total recorded crimes in Cornwall, UK in March 2025 are around 3,570 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cornwall crime rate of 6.26 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1534) incidents (19.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (619) incidents (22.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (358) incidents (19.33% increase)
Cornwall Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mary'S Street with total crimes: 26
  • Market Strand with total crimes: 13
  • Quilkin Avenue with total crimes: 12

Cornwall Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

Cornwall Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Austell Central & Gover (131 crimes), and the safest, Lynher (7 crimes), is 124 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cornwall.

Similarly, the area of Truro South & Central (134 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to St Day & Lanner (8 crimes), with a difference of 126 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cornwall.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Austell Central & Gover131
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne121
Pool & Tehidy104
Liskeard Central99
Penzance East94

Safest Wards:

Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day14
Porthleven, Breage & Germoe11
Feock & Kea9
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth8
Lynher7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Truro South & Central134
St Austell Central129
Pool & Illogan Highway105
Bodmin East101
Newquay East90

Safest Areas:

Porthleven, Breage & Praa Sands19
Towednack, Lelant & Carbis Bay18
St Neot & St Cleer16
Gunnislake & Calstock15
St Day & Lanner8

Cornwall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1530 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 734 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202563
January 202567
December 202443
November 202480
October 202459
September 202457
August 202475
July 202487
June 2024152

A total of 3843 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 384.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 706 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025358
February 2025300
January 2025327
December 2024311
November 2024299
October 2024355
September 2024347
August 2024453
July 2024387
June 2024706

A total of 2236 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 223.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 434 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025206
February 2025154
January 2025185
December 2024162
November 2024195
October 2024209
September 2024207
August 2024239
July 2024245
June 2024434

A total of 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202523
January 202517
December 202412
November 20249
October 202421
September 202420
August 202428
July 202422
June 202468

A total of 2639 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 263.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 502 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025243
February 2025201
January 2025252
December 2024219
November 2024220
October 2024231
September 2024204
August 2024317
July 2024250
June 2024502

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 7268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 726.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1530 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025619
February 2025506
January 2025563
December 2024423
November 2024597
October 2024710
September 2024683
August 2024821
July 2024816
June 20241530

A total of 929 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 92.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202582
January 202589
December 202478
November 202471
October 202471
September 202480
August 202495
July 202488
June 2024206

A total of 954 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202558
January 202590
December 202487
November 202477
October 202498
September 202489
August 2024128
July 202481
June 2024166

A total of 815 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025108
February 202566
January 202572
December 202451
November 202477
October 202469
September 202466
August 202465
July 202477
June 2024164

A total of 380 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202524
January 202539
December 202433
November 202430
October 202434
September 202445
August 202434
July 202440
June 202466

A total of 127 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202514
January 202510
December 20243
November 202411
October 202415
September 20247
August 202414
July 202420
June 202426

A total of 2358 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 235.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 400 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025231
February 2025257
January 2025179
December 2024144
November 2024247
October 2024261
September 2024202
August 2024222
July 2024215
June 2024400

A total of 15907 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1590.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251534
February 20251279
January 20251341
December 20241356
November 20241380
October 20241369
September 20241422
August 20241500
July 20241616
June 20243110

High Crime Locations Cornwall in March 2025

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

1. St Mary'S Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
2. Market Strand (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
3. Quilkin Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
4. Penpol Terrace (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Other theft2
6. Church Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1

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