Crime in Camborne West & Treswithian: statistics, rates and trends
441 crimes were recorded in Camborne West & Treswithian in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Camborne West & Treswithian at a glance
- Crime trends in Camborne West & Treswithian
- Types of crime in Camborne West & Treswithian
- Camborne West & Treswithian compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Camborne West & Treswithian
- What happened after crimes were reported in Camborne West & Treswithian
- Demographics of Camborne West & Treswithian
- Questions about crime in Camborne West & Treswithian
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (242), criminal damage and arson (52) and anti-social behaviour (30) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,050th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Camborne West & Treswithian | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 441 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.3 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,933 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Camborne West & Treswithian peaked in the year to August 2021 (483 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (406). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 441 | 74.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 471 | 79.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 480 | 80.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 462 | 77.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 483 | 81.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 461 | 77.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 435 | 73.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 406 | 68.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, Camborne West & Treswithian recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (30% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (67% below) and public order (34% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 44 to 52 and violence and sexual offences rose from 205 to 242, while anti-social behaviour fell from 68 to 30 and drugs fell from 36 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 40.8 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -56% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -36% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Camborne West & Treswithian; the highest is Redruth North (121.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Illogan & Portreath (53.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Camborne West & Treswithian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Trelowarren | 933 | 120.2 | +62% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 550 | 99.0 | +33% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | -4% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 1,006 | 118.0 | +59% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 330 | 53.1 | -29% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 561 | 80.8 | +9% |
| Redruth South | 476 | 75.1 | +1% |
| Redruth North | 737 | 121.6 | +64% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Camborne West & Treswithian over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 88 |
| On or near Cranberry Road | 26 |
| On or near Uglow Close | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Pengwarras Road | 18 |
| On or near Barripper Road | 15 |
| On or near College Street | 13 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 13 |
| On or near St Martin'S Terrace | 13 |
| On or near Church Road | 12 |
Of the 411 crimes in Camborne West & Treswithian with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 18.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
Camborne West & Treswithian has an estimated population of 5,933 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Camborne West & Treswithian average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Camborne West & Treswithian | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Camborne West & Treswithian a safe place to live?
Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,050th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Camborne West & Treswithian?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (52).
Is crime in Camborne West & Treswithian going up or down?
Recorded crime in Camborne West & Treswithian was down 6% on the year before: 441 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 471 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Camborne West & Treswithian?
About 5,933 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Camborne West & Treswithian?
Camborne West & Treswithian 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.