Crime in Isles of Scilly: statistics, rates and trends
93 crimes were recorded in Isles of Scilly in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Isles of Scilly at a glance
- Crime trends in Isles of Scilly
- Types of crime in Isles of Scilly
- Isles of Scilly compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Isles of Scilly
- Streets with the most crime in Isles of Scilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Isles of Scilly
- Demographics of Isles of Scilly
- Questions about crime in Isles of Scilly
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (49), other theft (11), burglary (6) and criminal damage and arson (6) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 302nd of the 302 districts covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Isles of Scilly | South West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 93 | 437,109 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.3 | 83.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 2,366 | 5,220,315 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Isles of Scilly of any year here (93 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 93 | 39.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 70 | 29.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 55 | 23.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 41 | 17.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 38 | 16.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 36 | 15.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 83 | 35.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 75 | 31.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (39% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 31 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 20.7 | 34.2 | +58% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest districts has a higher crime rate than Isles of Scilly.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Isles of Scilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 41,480 | 71.1 | +81% |
| Plymouth | 29,802 | 109.5 | +179% |
| West Devon | 2,623 | 44.5 | +13% |
| South Hams | 4,357 | 47.3 | +20% |
| Torridge | 3,849 | 55.1 | +40% |
| Torbay | 15,261 | 108.9 | +177% |
| Teignbridge | 8,148 | 58.8 | +50% |
| North Devon | 7,112 | 70.3 | +79% |
Of the 2 areas within Isles of Scilly, Hugh Town had the highest crime rate (39.3 per 1,000) and St Mary's the lowest (39.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Town | Town | 2,366 | 93 | 39.3 |
| St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 2,366 | 93 | 39.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Isles of Scilly over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Garrison Hill” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Garrison Hill | 11 |
| On or near Silver Street | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Church Road | 6 |
| On or near Porth Loo Lane | 5 |
| On or near Sally Port | 5 |
| On or near Cruther'S Neck | 4 |
| On or near Lower Strand | 4 |
| On or near Strand | 4 |
| On or near Back Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 89 crimes in Isles of Scilly with one. The 4 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 31 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 23 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 25.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 7.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
Isles of Scilly has an estimated population of 2,366 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and fewer students (1.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Isles of Scilly average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Isles of Scilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Isles of Scilly a safe place to live?
Isles of Scilly recorded 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 302nd of the 302 districts on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Isles of Scilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 49 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (11).
Is crime in Isles of Scilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Isles of Scilly was up 33% on the year before: 93 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 70 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Isles of Scilly?
About 2,366 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Isles of Scilly?
Isles of Scilly is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.