Crime in Isles of Scilly: statistics, rates and trends

81 crimes were recorded in Isles of Scilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 45 reports (56% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Isles of Scilly has the 308th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Isles of Scilly was highest in the year to July 2019 (83 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (39). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Isles of Scilly over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Isles of Scilly

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Isles of Scilly recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 55.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Isles of Scilly

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Isles of Scilly recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Isles of Scilly

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Isles of Scilly recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Isles of Scilly

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Isles of Scilly recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Isles of Scilly

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Isles of Scilly recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Isles of Scilly

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Isles of Scilly recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Isles of Scilly

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Isles of Scilly recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Isles of Scilly

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Isles of Scilly recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Isles of Scilly

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Isles of Scilly recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Isles of Scilly

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Isles of Scilly recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Isles of Scilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Isles of Scilly.

2 areas within Isles of Scilly, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hugh Town had the highest rate (34.2 per 1,000) and St Mary's the lowest (34.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Isles of Scilly over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Isles of Scilly over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Isles of Scilly has an estimated population of 2,366. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Isles of Scilly sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Isles of Scilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.